Dean, School of Science and Engineering Tulane University | New Orleans, Louisiana Tulane University, one of the nation’s most prestigious research institutions, seeks a visionary and ambitious leader to serve as its dean of the School of Science and Engineering (SSE). Created in 2006, SSE is unique as the only academic unit at a major research university to merge the behavioral sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, and mathematics, which provides an unusually rich environment for innovative programs and interdisciplinary research. Founded in 1834, Tulane is a member of the distinguished Association of American Universities (AAU) and offers degrees across a broad array of schools: architecture, business, law, liberal arts, medicine, public health and tropical medicine, the sciences and engineering, and social work. It is known for its highly collaborative environment, and it has nurtured innovative interdisciplinary programs on critical issues of global and local significance. Tulane’s emphasis on community service and practical experience infuses its programs, culture, and community. With 8,549 undergraduate and 5,923 graduate students, Tulane takes pride in providing a personalized experience for its students who take part in research across the university and provide thousands of hours of public service to the greater New Orleans community. Tulane is integrally connected to the vibrancy and diversity of New Orleans and its culture. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the dean will continue to build upon the strong foundation and national reputation of SSE for producing cutting-edge research and for its pedagogical excellence. They will oversee all aspects of the school’s operations, including academic affairs, administration and planning, financial management, student recruitment and career placement, institutional advancement, and alumni engagement. The dean must possess a record of leadership and academic administration experience as well as an earned doctorate in a relevant field. As the academic leader of the community, the dean should bring a record of outstanding scholarship and impact. The dean will have an energic and collaborative leadership style that inspires faculty, students, and staff around a shared SSE vision. The dean will oversee twelve academic units and lead 200 faculty, including both tenure-track faculty and professors of practice, who together account for nearly $25 million in annual sponsored research expenditures. Research figures have more than doubled in the last five years and are up 20% from 2022 as a result of major investments from the university and SSE leadership to support faculty and scholarly endeavors. SSE has an operating budget of $60 million and educates about 2,610 students, including 2,130 undergraduates and 480 graduate students.John Muckle is leading this search with Karen McPhedran and Afi Tettey-Fio.Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory, diverse work and learning environment. Tulane does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, military status, veteran status (or any other classification protected by applicable law) in any of its programs, activities, or employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. APPLY NOMINATE contact Afi Tettey-Fio Full Description