Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Open Rank Faculty - School of Engineering

University of Mississippi•University, MS

About The Position

The University of Mississippi School of Engineering seeks an Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, appointed as a non-tenure-track or tenure-track faculty member. The role reports to the Dean of the School of Engineering and assists the Dean in carrying out the School’s mission and vision. The Associate Dean collaborates with department chairs and others across the University to support the missions of the School and University, and provides leadership in undergraduate education across the School of Engineering. Working closely with staff in the Engineering Dean’s office, the Associate Dean coordinates activities ranging from student recruitment through graduation and currently supervises four direct reports. Candidates must hold a PhD in a discipline represented by a School department and have a record of accomplishment qualifying them for a faculty appointment, along with experience developing, delivering, and managing undergraduate engineering curricula. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Finalists invited to interview may be asked to provide a brief leadership or vision statement describing their approach to undergraduate education and academic leadership. Interview candidates must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing before the interview date of any reasonable accommodation needed. Employment is subject to a background investigation, which includes a criminal history record check and may include a financial or driving history check when appropriate.

Requirements

PhD in a discipline represented by one of the School of Engineering departments.
Record of accomplishment qualifying the candidate for appointment as a non-tenure-track or tenure-track faculty member.
Experience developing, delivering, and managing undergraduate engineering curricula.
Cover letter and resume/CV required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience developing, delivering, and managing undergraduate engineering curricula.
Final interview candidates may be asked to provide a brief leadership or vision statement on undergraduate education and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of undergraduate curricula across engineering and computer science disciplines.
Lead program planning and curriculum development.
Assist department chairs in preparing reports related to program assessment and ABET accreditation.
Interpret and execute University and School academic policies and regulations.
Collaborate with department chairs and faculty to align programs with student learning outcomes and industry needs.
Support student recruitment, retention, and academic advising initiatives.
Coordinate the scholarship awarding process.
Oversee implementation of the First Year Engineering program.
Represent the School in academic governance and university-wide committees.
Assist the Dean in carrying out the School’s mission and vision.
Work collaboratively with department chairs and University colleagues to support School and University missions.
Coordinate activities with the Engineering Dean’s office from student recruitment through graduation.
Supervise four direct reports.