Dean, Baskin School of Engineering

The Company is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the Dean of the Baskin School of Engineering. The successful candidate will be the chief academic and administrative officer of the school, responsible for providing vision and leadership to inspire excellence in research, teaching, and service. This role requires a nationally recognized scholar with a strong record in academic leadership, research, and scholarship, and experience in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The Dean will be expected to advance the school's research profile, strengthen its graduate and undergraduate programs, and deepen its connections to the global technology industry. Key priorities include developing a strategic vision, accelerating faculty recruitment and retention, and building a culture of inclusion. The ideal candidate will be an independent thinker dedicated to collaborative governance, with a leadership style that values diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to the search for new knowledge. Candidates for the Dean position at the Baskin School of Engineering should have a distinguished background in research, scholarship, and teaching, and experience with the complexities of a major public research university. The role demands a leader who can effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and is adept at fundraising and securing external support. The Dean will also be responsible for the school's financial affairs, space proposals, and short- and long-range planning. Challenges and opportunities for the new Dean include expanding high-impact research, maintaining strong relationships, and enhancing the school's physical and technological infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a sophisticated administrator, capable of building strong working relationships, and will be committed to the principles of community, health and safety regulations, and the observance of compliance training.