Dean - College of Engineering

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Job Description

Job Title:  Dean - College of Engineering

Posting End Date: December 2, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date: July 1, 2026

Required Degree: PhD

(Reminder: List required degree first, preferred degree second.)

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

Administrative experience in higher education commensurate with the position of dean.

Duties/Expectations: 

The dean will provide academic and executive leadership that promotes faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His gospel and restored Church, as well as excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship to achieve student outcomes and help fulfill the university's mission.

The dean will develop strategies to enhance the college’s position of excellence throughout the world by developing initiatives that foster innovative and interdisciplinary research for the betterment of humankind, including in strategic communities worldwide. The dean will oversee innovations in academic programs with superb teaching that is enhanced through scholarship.

The dean will oversee faculty development, including the rank and status process, innovations in academic programs, and the operations and budgets of all departments, programs, and initiatives within the college, which comprise approximately 124 full-time faculty members and 72 staff/administrative employees.

The College of Engineering houses the following units: Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil & Construction Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Technology & Engineering Studies.

The College of Engineering offers 12 undergraduate programs and 12 graduate programs that combine a technically excellent education with the leadership skills necessary to tackle tomorrow’s greatest engineering challenges. As an innovator in engineering education, the dean will foster the college’s goal of cultivating men and women of faith, character, and technical expertise who will become exceptional leaders worldwide. These students produce creative work of consequence, gaining valuable experiences and marketable competencies.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application. Please also attach the individual contact information for three individuals who may be asked to submit letters of reference.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

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Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employee, including disability and protected veteran status.