Dean, School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management

Overview

Employer: Roger Williams University

Title: Dean, School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management

Location: Bristol, RI

Category: Professional and Clerical

Posted On: Thu Jan 15 2026

• Serve as the chief administrator of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management; act as spokesperson and primary advocate for the school.
• Exercise managerial decision-making authority relative to all operational and administrative functions of the school as delegated by the Provost.
• Provide leadership for and oversee instructional programs, promote interdisciplinary collaboration with other academic units, and oversee curriculum development and assessment.
• Lead school strategic planning efforts and participate in university strategic planning as part of the academic leadership team.
• Articulate annual and longer-term goals; oversee development of curriculum initiatives, including graduate programs, through appropriate approvals.
• Develop, maintain, and manage budgets; review proposed budgets and make recommendations to the Provost; allocate resources to programs, staff, and space.
• Plan, develop, and manage day-to-day school operations; ensure timely submission of reports, course schedules, and other written materials.
• Support faculty in teaching, scholarship, and grant writing; provide leadership in hiring, mentoring, and evaluating faculty and non-faculty staff.
• Ensure compliance with program and institutional accreditation standards and participate in program assessment and evaluation.
• Pursue fundraising and grant opportunities, either personally or through school faculty and staff.
• Administer and maintain accurate records for students, faculty, and staff; oversee advising, development plans, and evaluations as appropriate.
• Oversee promotion, tenure, and post-tenure review processes and recommend faculty actions to the Provost within contract parameters.
• Participate in admissions activities and engage with prospective students; address student and faculty concerns and complaints as needed.
• Periodically teach an in-discipline course when schedule permits; engage in development and fundraising activities.

• A doctoral degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline with four years of managerial experience at the department chair level or above.
• Evidence of scholarship and pedagogical experience appropriate for appointment at the level of full Professor.
• Strong awareness of the needs of students, faculty, the University, and the community; ability to relate to and work with students in their academic pursuits; proven program leadership and development.
• Good interpersonal, management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to establish organizational priorities and make difficult choices among competing demands; ability to foster open communication for faculty, non-faculty, and student success.
• Ability to lead and work across units to support a diverse student body and campus community.
• At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be waived if an equivalent combination prepares the candidate for success in the position.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our non-discrimination policy, please refer to the university policy.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities. Title IX information and procedures apply; details about the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures are available from the Title IX Coordinator. The coordinator contact information is provided by the university policy.

To apply, interested candidates should submit their materials as directed by the university.