Associate Dean of Engineering

Massachusetts Maritime Academy (the Academy) is a fully accredited, four‑year, co‑educational state university offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees that are highly regarded in the worldwide maritime industry and beyond. Located at the mouth of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, the Academy is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston and Providence and offers easy access to the pristine beaches of Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard.

One of the nine campuses of the Massachusetts state university system, the Academy serves and prepares 1,580 undergraduate and graduate students for careers in engineering, marine transportation, international maritime business, emergency management, and environmental fields.

The Associate Dean of the School of Engineering reports to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and serves as the School’s chief administrative officer. In this role the associate dean will play a central part in promoting the institution’s engineering programs and enhancing academic excellence. The associate dean is a member of the provost’s senior leadership team and works closely with the provost, dean of undergraduate studies, assistant dean for academic resources, and other university leaders, faculty, and staff in formulating and implementing the School’s academic goals and policies.

• Partner with engineering department chairs to oversee marine engineering, facilities engineering, and energy systems engineering programs and related courses.
• Oversee all personnel evaluations for engineering faculty and instructional specialists and supervise the screening and selection process for full‑time and part‑time faculty and staff.
• Manage the School of Engineering’s grant‑related budgets and work with industry leaders to develop partnerships that enhance student opportunities.
• Address engineering academic concerns and serve as dean of undergraduate studies in the dean’s absence when required.

• Terminal degree in engineering, educational administration, or a related field;
  Ph.D. preferred (those with non‑engineering terminal degrees must have an engineering master’s or bachelor’s degree).
• Minimum of three years of academic leadership experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead through influence and collaboration.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. Candidate materials should be received by Monday, February 23, 2026.

Candidate materials may be directed to Lauren Bruce‑Stets and Bronwen Bares Pelaez, Ph.D., at Maritime‑.

The anticipated hiring salary range for the associate dean of engineering is $150,000 – $160,000 annually. Those employed by Massachusetts Maritime Academy are Massachusetts State Employees and enjoy a generous benefit package, including access to the Commonwealth’s pension system.

• Executive

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Higher Education