Dean School of Engineering and Applied Science
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Job Description
Overview
Princeton University seeks an exceptional academic leader to serve as its next Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Appointed by President Christopher Eisgruber and the Board of Trustees and reporting to Provost Jennifer Rexford the Dean is responsible for the quality conduct administration planning and development of the Schools teaching programs and research activities in partnership with other administrative offices.
The successful candidate will possess an outstanding record of accomplishment in research teaching and administration and will demonstrate uncompromising commitment to academic and educational excellence to the highest ethical standards and to the creation and support of a vibrant and broadly diverse community of faculty students and staff across SEAS.
The next dean will take office at a critical inflection point in the Schools history. The Schools strategic plan coined SEAS 2030 has identified key priorities in the areas of research faculty and student growth infrastructure education innovation and entrepreneurship and diversity and inclusion. One of the next deans most important assignments will be to build on the considerable progress already made in these areas.
Princetons School of Engineering and Applied Science is home to an eminent faculty of more than 180 members in six academic departments and eleven interdisciplinary centers and initiatives and an exceptional student body numbering more than 1700 undergraduate and 870 graduate students. The current faculty includes 14 members of the National Academy of Engineering and 7 members of the National Academy of Sciences. Annual sponsored research expenditures exceed $90 million. The school is a vibrant and highly collaborative community of teaching learning innovation and exploration whose members aim to advance the frontiers of knowledge across the engineering disciplines and to apply this knowledge to the benefit and advancement of society.
Applications should include a letter of interest a CV and names and addresses of five references.
Confidential nominations may be sent to .
To receive full consideration nominations and applications should be received by April 15 2025.
Responsibilities
The Dean is responsible for the quality conduct administration planning and development of the Schools teaching programs and research activities in partnership with other administrative offices.
Qualifications
Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will possess an outstanding record of accomplishment in research teaching and administration and will demonstrate uncompromising commitment to academic and educational excellence to the highest ethical standards and to the creation and support of a vibrant and broadly diverse community of faculty students and staff across SEAS.
Standard Weekly Hours
Eligible for Overtime
Benefits Eligible
Probationary Period
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
Physical Capacity Exam Required
Valid Drivers License Required
Experience Level
Employment Type
Full-Time
