Dean, John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture

Posting Details

Posting Number 0801855

Classification Title Dean, John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture

Working Title

Department JWG 1890 Land-Grant

Job Summary/Basic Function

Central State University (CSU), a public land-grant institution located in Wilberforce, Ohio, seeks a dynamic, innovative, and transformative leader to serve as Dean of the John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (JWGCESTA). The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of JWGCESTA. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and will work closely with the Deans’ Council and administrative and fiscal units of CSU. The Dean also works with the Vice President of Research and Economic Development and Director of Land Grant Programs.

JWGCESTA offers degree programs in 10 critical areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). JWGCESTA offers minors in many of these same programs as well as in interdisciplinary fields such as Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Computational Science, and Nuclear Engineering. JWGCESTA is the critical hub for computer literacy, mathematics, and science requirements in the General Education component of all CSU programs. Unique to Ohio, and the Nation, JWGCESTA offers an interdisciplinary program in Water Resources Management. JWGCESTA comprises four departments: the Department of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Department of Manufacturing Engineering, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, and the Department of Water Resources Management.

The College also contains the International Center for Water Resources Management (ICWRM), the Center of Excellence of STEM Education (STEM-X-ED), and the Center of Excellence in Emerging Technologies (CEET) – a Center designated by the State of Ohio.

JWGCESTA has excellent laboratories for instruction and research and trains students in the hands-on usage of advanced equipment. Many JWGCESTA faculty are engaged in cutting-edge and unique research for Federal agencies such as the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DoE), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the National Institute of Health (NIH), among other agencies. JWGCESTA is well connected with larger universities in Ohio as well as federal laboratories throughout the Nation. JWGCESTA works closely with the National Environmental Technology (NET) Incubator and engages in technological development and commercialization.

Central State University students engage in research at major universities, federal laboratories, and Central State laboratories throughout the academic year and summer months. Student industrial internships are also available. JWGCESTA works closely with the Center for Student Opportunities (CSO) in identifying scholarships, internships, and graduate school preparation courses as well as offering assistance with graduate school visits and placement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Provides visionary leadership to the College, including the academic departments and land grant programs
• Serves as a liaison between JWGCESTA and the Office of Academic Affairs
• Leads JWGCESTA in its mission to support the STEAM fields, the food and agricultural sciences, natural resource sustainability, economic development, and community health and wellness
• Leads JWGCESTA in academic planning and evaluation, accreditation, strategic planning and implementation, online programs, fundraising, and facility development
• Works with the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Director of the 1890 Land Grant Programs on the Agricultural Research Program and the Cooperative Extension Program as well as the land grant budget inclusive of the Agricultural Research Program and the Cooperative Extension Program
• Evaluates the work of teaching and research faculty members in JWGCESTA
• Provides written recommendations concerning the retention, promotion, and tenure of faculty members to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Prepares an annual report on the progress toward the goals and objectives of JWGCESTA and the University, including recommendations related to funding and future needs
• Serves as a local and state leader in public policy issues related to the sciences and natural resources
• Candidates for the position of Dean must hold an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution and be eligible for tenure as a full professor in one of the disciplines within JWGCESTA. The successful candidate must have a strong record of academic experience and have served in administrative leadership at or above the level of chair or director.
• The Dean must be a collaborative, inspiring administrator, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as a commitment to student success, faculty development, and program innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of the roles and responsibilities of a dean at a land-grant institution
• Participatory management and leadership style that encourages and values input from others
• Proven academic leadership, administrative ability, and experience
• Experience in budget, planning, personnel, and student matters
• Ability to lead teams and achieve established goals
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships and partnerships with on- and off-campus constituencies
• Experience in program reviews, assessment, and specialized accreditation
• An established record of demonstrating the recruitment and retention of high-quality faculty and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

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