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Title: Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 1.2 C2

Position Summary

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.”

Duties/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.

Required Knowledge and Skills

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.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

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

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the College

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education enrolls over 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students and has over 170 full- and part-time faculty members. The College offers 26 major areas of study within seven academic departments: Biology; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Engineering; Geology, Physics and Environmental Science; Kinesiology and Sport; Mathematical Sciences; and Teacher Education. The College has graduate programs in Education and Sport Management. In addition, the following centers are associated with the College: Applied Engineering Center, Southwest Indiana STEM Resource Center, and the Pott College Advising Center. The new Dean will have an opportunity for transformative leadership of a college, developing distinctive, robust, and cutting-edge programs that support its mission and attract and retain students and faculty with diverse interests and backgrounds.

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• At least three references with full contact information including email addresses (References will not be contacted without consent from the applicant.)

Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations are invited. The review of candidates will begin March 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and questions should be forwarded to the search committee chair, Dr. Del Doughty at ddoughty1@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before March 25, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. 

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.