About University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
UMass Dartmouth distinguishes itself as a dynamic public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research, resulting in lifelong student success. The university’s story is one of tremendous momentum and continuous expansion. Established in 1895, UMass Dartmouth has evolved from its textile roots into a comprehensive, nationally ranked research university that offers an array of highly regarded undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, nursing, and the visual and performing arts, as well as the only public law school in Massachusetts. Two years ago, the university launched a new Honors College that features dedicated living and learning spaces, including honors residence hall accommodations, classrooms, study spaces, and a computer lab. The university also boasts brand new first-year residence halls and dining commons with the goal of fostering a vibrant and welcoming residential community for students from their first days on campus.
Ranked second in Massachusetts and 102nd nationally for social mobility, UMass Dartmouth is proud to serve as an important engine of opportunity for a diverse and talented student body. In Fall 2024, UMass Dartmouth, along with the other undergraduate-serving campuses in the UMass system, announced a new free tuition program for in-state students with family income of $75,000 or less. Roughly 47 percent of UMass Dartmouth’s most recent incoming undergraduate class identify as students of color, 49 percent are the first in their families to attend college, and 48 percent received federal Pell Grants. The university’s total enrollment is roughly 8,000 students, including approximately 5,000 undergraduates, 1,780 graduate students, and 1,200 online-only students. Nearly half of UMass Dartmouth’s in-person undergraduate students reside on campus.
The College of Engineering
U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Engineering in the top 150 engineering schools among doctorate-granting universities. With a focus on our students and a commitment to providing an enriched educational environment, the College creates and disseminates knowledge through research and teaching. We strive to meet the needs of the region and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by preparing students to excel in their fields and to contribute to our changing world as thoughtful and responsible citizens..
CoE’s commitment to student success begins with our first-year programs, is sustained through excellent teaching and lab facilities, and culminates in opportunities to learn on the job, through research, and in capstone programs. Success begins with an integrated curriculum focused on the skills essential in all engineering disciplines. Students explore career choices and gain meaningful on-the-job experience through internships and cooperative education. Faculty provide opportunities for students to engage in research at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and our capstone programs offer real-world, industry-specific challenges that demand analysis, proposals, prototypes, and solutions. Throughout students’ time here, our Engineering Student Support & Services (ES3) center provides advising, peer mentoring, enrichment, referrals, and more.
The College of Engineering’s 70 faculty are internationally respected researchers and scholars who are involved in world-class research sponsored by national agencies and industry, with current research funding of $16 million in areas such as:
- acoustic signal processing
- artificial intelligence/machine learning
- astrophysics and computational physics
- biomedical/healthcare engineering
- biomimetic and composite materials
- Blue Economy and related industries
- computational/data science
- cybersecurity
- energy/environmental engineering
- intelligent systems
- marine technologies
- robotics
- wireless networks and communication
College of Engineering researchers collaborate across departments, colleges and schools and enjoy a history of substantive partnerships with corporations and research institutes. Faculty members are also known for their commitment to teaching and student success, as well as for forming long-lasting mentoring relationships with students.
The Role of Dean of the College of Engineering
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean serves as the head of the College of Engineering and a key member of the Provost’s leadership team. In partnership with the faculty and other academic and administrative leaders, the Dean will work to enhance academic and instructional quality; foster the development, support, and recognition of UMass Dartmouth faculty; drive services and programs that promote the success of the university's students; promote and support a diverse and inclusive environment; connect budgeting and effective resource allocation to planning efforts, and ensure the College’s infrastructure continues to support the College’s overall academic and research mission.
The Dean will oversee a total budget of approximately $66 million and supervise an Associate Dean, an Assistant Dean, and a team of eight staff in addition to the academic department Chairs and directors of centers and interdisciplinary programs. In partnership with the faculty and other academic and administrative leaders, the Dean will work to enhance academic and instructional quality; foster the development, support, and recognition of UMass Dartmouth faculty; drive services and programs that promote the success of the university's students; promote and support a diverse and inclusive environment; connect budgeting and effective resource allocation to planning efforts, and ensure the College’s infrastructure continues to support the College’s overall academic and research mission. The next Dean will provide transparent leadership, build consensus, and value collaborative decision-making and will bring significant administrative experience, outstanding communication skills, authenticity, self-confidence balanced with humility, integrity of the highest order, a positive solutions-based approach to problem solving, and a clear understanding of the challenges facing today's modern university.
The salary range for this role is $270,000-310,000 and will include a generous benefits package. For full consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter, electronically and in confidence, at the following link: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/21633.
Confidential nominations or referrals may be directed to [email protected].
It is the policy of UMass Dartmouth not to discriminate against any applicant for admission or employment, or against any employee, or in any educational programs, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sex, or sexual orientation.