Oregon State University Associate Dean of Students and Educational Innovation, College of E

Associate Dean of Students and Educational Innovation, College of Engineering

Oregon State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of Students and Educational Innovation in the College of Engineering. This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative, student‑centered leader to shape the future of one of the nation’s largest undergraduate engineering communities. The Associate Dean will serve as a key member of the College’s leadership team, providing strategic direction for student life, learning, support, and success across the undergraduate experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Unifying advising across schools in the College
• Leading efforts to close achievement gaps and enhance academic integrity processes
• Expanding experiential learning opportunities and supporting mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Guiding curricular and pedagogical innovation across schools
• Contributing to the development of the College’s 2026‑2030 strategic plan and ensuring alignment with OSU‑wide goals related to degree completion, access, online learning, and teaching excellence

Key qualifications include:

• Record of strategic leadership and experience in evidence‑based teaching and learning
• Strong supervisory and academic program leadership skills, assessment and accreditation expertise, and experience in co‑curricular development
• Exceptional communication skills, collaborative leadership, crisis response capabilities, and ability to cultivate a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity

Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile available at  Submit materials via the Witt Kieffer Candidate Portal. Contact Lauren Bruce‑Stets or Amy Crutchfield at Oregon State‑ for additional inquiries.

OSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals belonging to historically underrepresented groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who contribute to our diverse community.