Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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Job Posting Date: December 19, 2025

Salary Information: $118,104 – $137,972. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background.

Department: VP Academic Affairs & Academic Strategy

Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, invites applicants for the position of Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
. This role provides strategic leadership in academic program management, faculty and staff development, and resource allocation to ensure high‑quality, student‑centered education. The Dean will oversee curriculum development, financial planning, and institutional collaboration to align programs with workforce needs and institutional priorities. Success involves fostering an inclusive learning environment, building strong industry and community partnerships, and implementing long‑term strategies that enhance student success and operational effectiveness.

As the Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics you will:

• Instill a clear vision to address current and future needs through programs, innovative instructional design, and curriculum within the School, promoting equity and inclusion within programs, schools, and the larger academic institution.
• Actualize long‑ and short‑term goals and objectives by developing and advancing budget priorities through clearly defined objectives, facilitating the reallocation of resources, and acquiring new district and/or outside funding resources.
• Positively impact enrollment goals and ensure learning programs address the needs of students, business & industry, and the community by facilitating collaboration across the Academic Schools, including district economic and workforce development and cross‑program/cross‑discipline efforts supporting academic and student success priorities.
• Ensure that a diverse workforce is hired, trained, supported, and provided opportunities for professional development through appropriate and timely assessment processes, managing faculty and/or staff of the School and overseeing recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, retention, and disciplinary/separation processes.
• Engage in collaborative leadership contributions across the college, serving on the Provost Executive Team and offering strategic‑level insights to the overall excellence and advancement of the academic enterprise, supporting college enrollment management efforts through school strategic planning.
• Ensure student retention efforts successfully promote completion of student academic goals.
• Ensure decisions are grounded in data and analysis to drive strategic direction.

If you are looking for a fulfilling career that embodies your passion for working toward the success of our students, apply now!

Madison College believes every leader brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions.

Cover letter, responses to two supplemental questions, and resume. Failure to include these documents will render your application ineligible.

This position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of February 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Round One Interviews (Virtual Format):
February 24–27.

Round Two Interviews (Virtual Format):
Week of March 9.

Finalists will be invited to Madison March 30–31, 2026 to meet with stakeholders and tour our Truax Campus.

Reimbursement of travel expenses is available for out‑of‑state candidates.

Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 or before.

Madison College provides a generous benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Newly hired managers serve a one‑year…