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Dean Gregory H Olsen College of Engineering and Science (NJ Campuses)
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Application
Details
Posted: 09-Oct-25
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
Internal Number: 10605
Job Summary:
The Dean of Olsen College of Engineering and Science shall serve as the College's academic leader and chief administrator responsible for faculty status, curricular oversight, and academic advising. The Dean will promote a culture of openness, trust, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Reporting to the University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide strategic leadership, foster global perspectives, and serve as an advocate for the College with internal and external stakeholders. The Dean is a tenured member of the faculty in one of Olsen College's disciplines with an appropriate terminal degree and a record of scholarly productivity, teaching, and service to warrant appointment at the rank of professor or associate professor. The primary location for this position will be New Jersey, but the position will require travel to other degree-granting campuses that offer programs within Olsen College.
Required Qualifications:
PRINCIPALDUTIES:
1. Provides vision and strong leadership in defining and shaping the structure and goals of the College.
2. Works collaboratively with associate/assistant deans, department chairs, program directors, faculty, and staff to direct programs, curriculum development, and course offerings.
3. Encourages and supports faculty growth and development in teaching, scholarship, and professional activities; and promotes the acquisition of external funding.
4. Develops and implements strategies for student recruitment and retention.
5. Serves as the College's principal academic officer for reviewing faculty status matters and providing renewal, promotion, and tenure recommendations.
6. Advances and strengthens the College's commitment to creating and nurturing a campus environment that fosters mutual respect and understanding among all students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni as well as our promise that we will not tolerate discrimination or bias based on race, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, ability status, age, nationality and/or socioeconomic class.
7. Provides leadership in scholarly and pedagogical activities, including interdisciplinary program development and accreditation of professional programs, where applicable.
8. Promotes and represents the College to the outside community, corporate and education partners, alumni, and donors.
9. Manages the College budget to ensure fiscal accountability.
10. Oversees assessment of student learning outcomes and continuous improvement of academic programs.
11. Works collaboratively with other University administrators and Deans to advance University and College missions and strategic goals.
12. Models the College's ideal of the teacher-scholar.
13. Undertakes additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the University Provost.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ph.D. or terminal degree required in an appropriate discipline within the College.
2. Minimum of six years teaching experience required in a tenured position (or equivalent).
3. Minimum of five years of academic administrative experience required at the level of department chair or above.
4. Experience with accreditation processes desirable.
5. A record of outstanding scholarly achievement commensurate with the rank of professor associate professor and warranting appointment with tenure.
6. Proven ability to secure external funding and build strong relationships with external constituencies (corporate, governmental, and community).Demonstrated superior leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
7. Dynamic, energetic leader with the ability to inspire collaborative performance.
8. Commitment to implementing the University and College mission of providing a high-quality education and positive learning experience.
9. Must be a zealous advocate for the welfare of the College's faculty, staff and students.
10. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Fairleigh Dickinson University takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.Please click on this link to view a federal government poster that explains your Equal Employment Opportunity rights http://www.fdu.edu/admin/eh/fedeeo.pdf