Dean Search

Northeastern University announced a search for the next Dean of Engineering in December 2011. The Faculty Senate has charged the search committee and the University has secured the services of Isaacson, Miller led by Nancy Maull, Vivian Brocard, and Nureen Das to assist in the search. The search process started with a series of open meetings with faculty, staff, and students. The College of Engineering community is encouraged to continue to provide feedback about the search by emailing the search committee or completing the community feedback form.

Northeastern University seeks an outstanding scholarly and entrepreneurial leader for the position of Dean of the College of Engineering. Reporting to the Provost / Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, the new Dean will guide the upward trajectory of a college that will continue to enhance the growth of Northeastern University’s distinctive educational mission and national and international reputation for joining innovation in engineering research and education in an interdisciplinary environment. See advertisement.

Key Opportunities and Challenges

The next Dean of Engineering at Northeastern, at an important moment of institutional transition, will play a critical role in advancing the College and University. He or she will:

  • Advance the College’s strategic and academic goals
  • Inspire enhanced and expanded scholarship and research
  • Sustain educational excellence
  • Lead, develop, and recruit excellent faculty
  • Promote diversity
  • Manage and secure resources to advance the College
  • Maintain and build a strong leadership team
  • Promote visibility and unique mission
  • Build a collaborative culture and strengthen links to other units across the University

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Nominations

Nominations of potential Dean candidates can be sent directly to Isaacson, Miller by emailing search contact Nureen Das at 4421@imsearch.com. Nominations can also be sent through this web form.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.