Dean of College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; STEM

Another Source’s client, Eastern Washington University (EWU), is excited to announce a leadership opportunity for a Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This is your chance to make a profound difference in the lives of students during one of their most pivotal transitions.

Here’s a little about Eastern Washington University and the position they are recruiting for:

At Eastern Washington University, transformation is more than a goal—it’s a mission. EWU is a vibrant, student-centered university committed to access, innovation, and impact. Rooted in the Inland Northwest, EWU empowers students, faculty, and communities to thrive through learning, discovery, and engagement.

CSTEM is home to diverse programs across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. The college emphasizes applied learning, undergraduate research, and industry partnerships, offering students meaningful experiences that prepare them for professional success.

The college is home to the Forensic Chemistry Lab, and the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program and it maintains a strong relationship with the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, among other community and research partners.

The college’s programs reside at both the main campus in Cheney, WA and the Catalyst Building in Spokane. The Cheney campus houses the newly constructed Interdisciplinary Science Building (ISC) with classrooms designed for hands‑on learning and spaces for faculty research. The Catalyst Building, located in downtown Spokane, houses programs in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering, Design, with spaces designed for collaboration, applied learning, and industry partnerships.

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The Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM) will be a dynamic and visionary leader guiding a college known for its high‑profile programs, accomplished alumni, and strong tradition of undergraduate research and polytechnic learning. This is an opportunity to lead a community that values hands‑on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and applied innovation that prepares students to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of CSTEM, reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and as a member of the President’s Cabinet. This leader will advance academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines.

The Dean will champion an inclusive, collaborative culture while aligning CSTEM’s vision with EWU’s mission to provide an equitable and transformative educational experience. They will guide strategic initiatives that foster faculty and staff development, student success, and institutional sustainability.

• Develop and articulate a distinctive and unifying strategy and vision for the college.
• Champion academic excellence and faculty success.
• Ensure innovative educational experiences and champion student success.
• Advocate for and support the college’s staff.
• Steward existing resources and generate new resources through fundraising.
• Enhance administrative and operational excellence.
• Advocate for the college and provide institutional stewardship.
• Build community and advance an institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Leadership and Vision:
  Develop and articulate a clear, unifying vision for CSTEM that honors the college’s history of teaching excellence and its role as the leading educational center for Eastern Washington, while advancing its future in scientific discovery and technological innovation.
• Cultural Stewardship:
  Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collegial environment grounded in open communication and servant leadership.
• Advocacy and Resource Development:
  Serve as a strong advocate for CSTEM within the university and externally, promote transparent budgeting, equitable resource allocation, and accountability, and lead efforts in fundraising, donor relations, and…