Dean, School of Engineering

DEAN
School of Engineering

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering (SoE). The University seeks a transformational, pragmatic, and dynamic leader who can ensure the ongoing vitality and future development of the School, with clear dedication to its mission, commitment to research and discovery, and engagement in the region.

Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean acts as an institutional academic leader and the School's most steadfast advocate
. The successful candidate will work diligently to strengthen the organization by developing and executing a strategic plan that builds a collaborative vision for the future of SoE, fosters external partnerships, and ensures the School remains a hub of innovation, inclusivity, and regional economic development.

Since 1982, the SIUE School of Engineering has prepared students to meet the growing needs in our region and nation for more engineers, computer scientists, and construction managers. Fueling the prosperity of our region, the School has graduated more than 4,500 engineering professionals. More than 60 percent of our graduates have taken positions in the St. Louis Metro area.

The SIUE School of Engineering is one of the most comprehensive engineering schools in the region, offering a broad collection of professionally accredited engineering programs:

• Civil Engineering – BS, MS
• Computer Engineering – BS, Minor
• Computer Science – BA, BS, MS, Minor
• Cybersecurity Engineering – BS
• Construction Management – BS, Minor
• Electrical Engineering – BS, MS, Minor
• Industrial Engineering – BS, MS, Minor
• Mechanical Engineering – BS, MS, Minor
• Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering – BS
• Surveying & Geomatics – BS
• Engineering Science – Cooperative PhD with SIUC

Increasingly high demand to enroll in the School, rising academic qualifications of applicants, and a nearly 100 percent placement of graduates in the engineering industry are clear testimonies to the quality of engineering education at SIUE.

The vision of the School of Engineering is to be a partnership of faculty, students, staff, alumni, and other professionals who work together to provide the highest quality education and maintain innovative resources that support the technical growth and economic development of this region.

• Technical excellence in our disciplines
• Desire for excellence in all we do
• Respect for the rich diversity of humankind
• Effective communication capabilities
• Ability to provide leadership in innovative multi-disciplinary teams
• Social, civic, and political responsibility built on an understanding of contemporary issues
• Commitment to ethical professional conduct and practice
• Environmental stewardship
• Independent and innovative thought
• Pursuit of lifelong learning

We value innovative curricula and an educational environment that fosters intellectual excitement among our students and encourages them to reach their highest level of intellectual potential.

We value our people as our most important asset. We strive to provide a supportive work environment for our faculty, staff, and students. We encourage their pursuit of scholarly and professional activities and recognize intellectual accomplishments. We value innovation and interdisciplinary activities as driving forces in emerging technologies and beneficial to the education of our students.

We value our educational philosophy that emphasizes a balance between theory and application. We believe it is essential that each student be well grounded in basic fundamentals. We value hands‑on laboratory work as an essential part of the learning process. We encourage student‑faculty interaction in the laboratories, classrooms, and elsewhere.

We recognize and value the need for a complete education that creates an appreciation for the arts, literature, religion, and the many other areas that are fundamental to the quality of life.

We value high‑quality leading‑edge research by our faculty and students that contribute to the advancement of our disciplines. We believe research is a…