Florida Institute of Technology · 2 months ago
Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences
Florida Tech Main Campus Melbourne
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expFlorida Institute of Technology is seeking a Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences. The successful candidate will provide strategic vision and leadership for the college, oversee curriculum development, and support faculty in achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide strategic vision and leadership for the College of Engineering and Science
Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support faculty in achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the college and across the university
Ensure programs maintain high academic standards and relevant accreditations
Lead recruitment, retention, and development of outstanding faculty and staff
Conduct annual performance evaluations and support professional development
Facilitate mentorship programs for junior faculty
Champion research excellence and support faculty in securing external funding
Develop strategic partnerships with industry, government agencies, and research institutions
Establish and enhance infrastructure and programs to promote graduate research through collaboration with faculty, allowing graduate students to identify problems and seek solutions benefitting industry and society
Ensure the engagement of undergraduate students in research projects, providing in-depth knowledge of real-world problems
Promote technology transfer and commercialization opportunities
Oversee research compliance and integrity initiatives
Manage college budget and resources effectively
Collaborate with the advancement team to develop and implement fundraising strategies for the college
Manage a portfolio of donors and meet target fundraising goals for the college
Oversee facilities planning and capital projects
Ensure efficient administrative operations
Represent the college to external constituencies including industry partners, alumni, and professional organizations
Create and foster corporate relationships with external partners in key industries such as aerospace and technology
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Support student recruitment and retention efforts
Engage in professional development and continuing education activities
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution
Scholarly achievements warranting appointment as a tenured Full Professor in an academic department within the College of Engineering and Science
A distinguished record of administrative and scholarly accomplishments
Proven capabilities in department, program-level, or university-level strategic planning and related decision-making
Preferred
Minimum of 5 years of progressive academic leadership experience with previous experience as a dean, associate dean, or department head strongly preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding of accreditation processes and requirements
Demonstrated success in fundraising and external partnership development
Experience with industry collaboration and technology transfer
Record of successful faculty recruitment and retention
Familiarity with emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems
Professional engineering licensure or equivalent professional credentials (if applicable)
Company
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Tech is a national, private research university located in Melbourne, Fla. on the Space Coast.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (30)
2024 (20)
2023 (22)
2022 (17)
2021 (12)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.07MKey Investors
Protect Marine WildlifeU.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2025-02-12Grant
2024-09-25Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Kathleen McDermott
Interim Vice President for Finance and CFO
Amanda Kay Moske, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Institutional Research & Chief Data Officer
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