Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Dean Search

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Dean Search

About the Position

The University of Southern Indiana (USI) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. USI is a vibrant state public university campus, enrolling more than 9,500 students from 88 Indiana counties, 47 states, and 36 nations. The University is located in Evansville, the third-largest city in Indiana. USI is a comprehensive public university, classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an “engaged university.”

Specific Responsibilities 

These include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Provide visionary leadership in ensuring excellence in student learning at graduate and undergraduate levels with a special emphasis on undergraduate retention.
• Actively maintain accreditation of the College’s programs and assist in University accreditation.
• Facilitate the recruitment and retention of faculty who will continue the College’s progress.
• Oversee student recruitment and retention initiatives to ensure strategic growth of the College.
• Work with the USI Foundation to engage in fundraising on behalf of the College and University.
• Advance the development of nationally recognized research and scholarship.
• Extend and develop collaborations among the programs within the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and with other Colleges, units, and programs.
• In conjunction with the Vice President for Finance and Administration, department chairs, faculty members, and Provost, develop budgetary priorities and effectively manage an annual budget.
• Provide strong and persuasive advocacy for the importance of the programs offered by the College.
• Build productive and enduring relationships with community institutions and residents.
• Lead external funding efforts for the College.
• Develop and maintain international programs and linkages.
• Enrich the quality of student life.
• Work with faculty and administration to ensure that USI is offering a state-of-the-art education.

Desired Attributes 

Candidates must have an earned doctorate or terminal degree with the academic qualifications and achievements consistent with an appointment as a tenured, full professor in the College. Other demonstrated qualifications include leadership experience as a dean, chair, or in a comparable role; collaborative leadership style that fosters successful relationships with diverse groups of faculty, students, staff and administrators; support for faculty development in scholarship, research and high-quality teaching; a commitment to supporting the needs of all students, faculty, and staff.

Desired qualifications include a record of procurement of external funding; experience in community engagement and outreach; and development of multidisciplinary efforts across academic units.