Affirmative Action No.:: 25Y075

First Consideration Date:: 01/31/2025

Department:: College of Eng & Computer Sci Admin

Position FTE::

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable

Job Purposes::

Required Qualifications::

• Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or a related field.
• At least three years of experience OR 1-2 years or experience with a record of accomplishing one or more major initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in fostering academic excellence, research and innovation.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Essential Functions and percent of time::

• Foster a culture of academic excellence and innovation within the college.
• Work closely with the Dean to develop and update the college strategic plan as well instituting metrics to measure and track progress towards achieving stated goals.
• Ensure lively committee activity that supports shared governance in academics.

• Work closely with department chairs to recruit, develop, and retain high-quality faculty.
• Support faculty in their research, teaching, and professional development efforts.
• Collaborate with the Dean and other administrators to enhance student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates.
• Coordinate with student advising and support services to ensure a positive academic experience.
• Implement initiatives to enhance student engagement and experiential learning opportunities.
• Assist in resolving student grievances or conflicts, including mediating between students and faculty as necessary.
• Develop, in coordination with the Dean, policies for handling student misconduct, ensure fair processes, and provide education on rights and responsibilities.

• Collaborate with the Dean and faculty to develop and implement academic programs, ensuring alignment with the college's strategic goals.
• Lead efforts to design, develop, and enhance academic programs in alignment with industry trends and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with department chairs and faculty to implement innovative teaching methodologies and ensure currency in course content.
• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation among faculty and students.

Working Conditions::

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Wright State University serves nearly 18,000 students and offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs through eight colleges and three schools. Located in the city of Fairborn in Greene County, Ohio, Wright State is conveniently situated adjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and is less than 10 miles from downtown Dayton. One of our eight colleges, Wright State University–Lake Campus, is a university-operated regional campus on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio. The Wright State alumni community is more than 109,000 strong. For more information please visit www.wright.edu.

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