Dean for College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management (CSTEMM)

University of Wisconsin Stout•Menomonie, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic (UW-Stout Polytechnic) is seeking applications for Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management (CSTEMM). CSTEMM serves more than half of all UW-Stout Polytechnic students and works as a critical cross-disciplinary partner to meet the dynamic and emerging needs of our graduates and robust partnership network. As Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, UW-Stout Polytechnic's unique mission prioritizes three educational tenets: applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career-focused experiences. These tenets are formalized via a variety of intentional mechanisms including a 100% experiential learning requirement across all programs; active program advisory committees comprised of employers, alumni and UW-Stout Polytechnic faculty and staff that meet regularly to review curriculum and to foster continuous improvement of all academic programs; a record of hiring faculty and staff with both academic credentials and in-field/professional experiences; and a commitment to general education, the Stout Core, as critical to student success. One measure of success that supports our mission is UW-Stout Polytechnic's student career outcomes. UW-Stout Polytechnic's 99% graduate placement rate (students employed within six months or continuing education) remains unsurpassed within the University of Wisconsin System. UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow’s leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout Polytechnic, our students do more than earn a degree—they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders, and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society. UW-Stout Polytechnic is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision-making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. We offer 170+ programs in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. On a campus where labs and studios outnumber traditional classrooms by 3:1, our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our more than 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout Polytechnic provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources, and other technology-driven advantages—all included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national, and international leader in higher education. Be a part of the future at UW-Stout Polytechnic. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Menomonie is a pillar of Wisconsin’s Chippewa and Red Cedar Valleys and is recognized as one of the best small towns in America. This community provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout Polytechnic community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community COLLEGE INFORMATION The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management ( CSTEMM ) expands the reach of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to include cross-disciplinary partnerships in the areas of leadership and management. The result is a robust college network that includes eight academic departments, two schools - the Robert F. Cervenka School of Engineering and the School of Management, two centers, and the Army ROTC program. CSTEMM is comprised of several nationally recognized and accredited programs, four distinguished professorships, and provides in-person, hybrid, and online offerings, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Offerings also include certificates and specializations available to working adults, and pre-professional pathways in the Health Sciences areas. The CSTEMM Mission Educating students to be life-long learners through an innovative approach to learning that combines theory, practice, and experimentation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and management. The CSTEMM Values Quality teaching which actively engages students in learning. We use best practices to innovatively teach a curriculum which is career focused and meets present global demands. Applied and original research and scholarship by faculty, staff, and students. This promotes continuous learning, professional development, and collaborations in the Stout community and with outside partners. Active participation in the university, local, and global communities through service and citizenship. High standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and trust in an inclusive and respectful environment. A supportive, positive, and engaging workplace for faculty, staff and students. Inspiring present and future generations of innovators, teachers, and enlightened citizens. CSTEMM includes specialized laboratories across five buildings, approximately 120 faculty and staff and 3,500 students. POSITION SUMMARY As a direct report to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the position is responsible for the general oversight, strategic vision, operational and active leadership of the departments, schools and centers that comprise CSTEMM. To elevate UW-Stout Polytechnic’s educational tenets, the Dean will collaborate with faculty, appropriate university, local, and extended community partners to expand applied learning opportunities such as apprenticeships, co-ops, and internships. The Dean will work with appropriate university partners to actively engage in seeking and securing external funding opportunities not just limited to grants and expanding business and industry partnerships in the region and beyond. UW-Stout Polytechnic is currently developing its second comprehensive academic plan, and the dean will leverage that work to further ensure the success of CSTEMM. This is a full-time, 12-month, academic limited appointment. Applicants may be considered for a concurrent tenure appointment per UWS Administrative Policy 1250. The projected start date is January 1, 2027.

Requirements

Earned terminal academic degree in one of the disciplines represented by the College
Strong record of teaching, research, scholarship, publication and professional experience warranting an appointment as a tenured professor
Demonstrated commitment to professional development of faculty and staff
Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills
Minimum of five (5) years of higher education administrative leadership experience
Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing higher education environment at the local, state, national, and international levels

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with program, discipline-specific accreditations
Demonstrated experience with establishing and sustaining partnerships between business/industry and educational institutions
Demonstrated skills in creative and entrepreneurial problem-solving
Successful experience in fundraising; examples may include grants and philanthropy, public relations, working with advisory committees/community boards, or communications to external stakeholders
Demonstrated alignment with the FOCUS2030 goals, mission, and values of UW-Stout Polytechnic

Responsibilities

Work with faculty, staff, students and university administration to develop a vision for the College that will lead to increased student retention and enrollment, through the cultivation of existing programs and development of new program offerings
Foster a culture that values collaboration, mutual respect, and active participation in support of learning and academic excellence.
Develop and implement strategies to hire and retain high-quality faculty and staff
Foster collaborative, cross-disciplinary partnerships with shared governance and across all campus units
Develop, promote, and implement year-round strategic enrollment management initiatives in collaboration with the Enrollment & Quality unit
Manage college budgets responsibly to maximize student learning and faculty/staff professional development
Evaluate faculty and staff, in coordination with the department chairs, to facilitate continued professional growth and development
Foster and expand partnerships through outreach and engagement with educational institutions (K-20), business, and the community, in coordination with the University Partnership Council
Work with the UW-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association and other campus leaders to increase cultivation and stewardship, and raise funds, both public and private, for the College and University
Support the missions of and advocate for all units in the College
Implement the University’s mission, vision, values and FOCUS2030 goals in the context of the College