The College of Engineering announces a call for applications for Dean Fellows for the 25-26 academic year. The Dean’s Fellow positions provide a unique opportunity for professional development and mentorship, while also providing the opportunity to design and execute a strategic impact project in partnership with college leadership. All COEN faculty are eligible to apply, although preference will be given to associate professors or recently promoted (within 1-2 years) full professors, who are interested in learning more about administrative roles.
Expectations for the role include responsibility for selected college activities in the area of the assignment, regular meetings with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to review work on their assigned topics, periodic professional development meetings with the dean, attendance at weekly EXCO meetings and the design/execution of a strategic impact project. Appointments as Dean’s Fellows will be for one year with a possibility for a one year extension. Dean’s fellows will receive either a stipend of $10,000 or a summer salary assignment equivalent to $10,000.
Application Process – Due April 18th
- Applicants can apply for multiple positions and;
- Applications should include a short (1-2 page) cover letter addressing the reasons for the applicant’s interest in the program, their interest in the position they have chosen, and a statement of career goals and;
- A short (3-5 pages) Curriculum Vitae with particular attention to items that support your interest and/or experience for the position chosen. One vitae can be used for multiple positions if applicable, highlighting multiple areas.
Academic Affairs
Undergraduate Programs
In this position, the Dean’s Fellow for Undergraduate Programs will work directly with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to help coordinate and manage COEN undergraduate programs. Additionally, the Fellow will work with the Associate Dean to define and execute a strategic impact project which will have a significant long-term effect on the success of our undergraduate programs. Example projects could address topics including but not limited to: increasing graduation rates, transfer pathways, degree flowcharts, recruiting and retention, online degree programs, policies/procedures, common first-year experiences, or program assessment.
This leadership role will offer opportunities to interact broadly with other leaders across COEN and the university. The Fellow will be provided with professional development and mentoring to advance their progression into a collaborative, thoughtful, effective, and impactful leader.
High-Impact Experiential Learning
In this position, the Dean’s Fellow for Experiential Learning will work directly with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to help coordinate and expand the use of high-impact practices, evidence-based pedagogy, and experiential learning across the college. Additionally, the Fellow will work with the Associate Dean to define and execute a strategic impact project which will have a significant long-term effect on the implementation of high-impact practices within COEN. Example projects could address topics including but not limited to: experiential learning, undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, student clubs, service learning and capstone experiences.
This leadership role will offer opportunities to interact broadly with other leaders across COEN and the university. The Fellow will be provided with professional development and mentoring to advance their progression into a collaborative, thoughtful, effective, and impactful leader.