Dean

Drexel University, a private, comprehensive, and global R1-level research university, seeks an inaugural dean of the College of Engineering and Computing (CoEC or College). This newly formed College unites the School of Engineering, the School of Computer & Information Science, and the School of Biomedical Engineering and Science into a single, forward-looking academic enterprise. This integration is a cornerstone of Drexel’s bold Academic Transformation (AT)—a reimagining of the University’s entire academic model designed to foster greater flexibility, deeper interdisciplinarity, and a sharper focus on what sets Drexel apart: immersive, high-impact experiential learning and research that drives real-world solutions. 

Under the bold leadership of its new president, Antonio Merlo, and reporting to Provost Paul Jensen, the incoming dean of the College of Engineering and Computing will oversee Drexel’s largest college with  5,284 students, 207 faculty, and 134 staff. The dean will provide visionary leadership, inspiring cross-disciplinary collaboration, driving innovative research and academic programs, and streamlining structures to accelerate impact. The dean will galvanize CoEC around a shared vision of advancing societal solutions and research while delivering an adaptive and immersive education of the highest quality. 

The successful candidate for dean will bring executive-level leadership experience, demonstrated academic excellence, fiscal knowledge, transparent communication, and a collaborative spirit to deftly guide CoEC through this period of change. The dean will have an earned doctorate in a field represented by CoEC and a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor. They will be a skilled communicator and relationship-builder, who can deepen connections with internal constituents, as well as alumni, partners, and external stakeholders. 

Drexel University has engaged Isaacson, Miller to assist in this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent in confidence below.

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