College of Engineering and Technology

Dean

East Carolina University (ECU) enjoys a proud heritage and record of contribution since its founding in 1907. ECU is the third largest in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system, which consists of the state’s sixteen degree-granting public institutions. Named one of the best colleges in the Southeast region by the Princeton Review, ECU is among those deemed “Best in the Southeast” based on the quality of its academic programs. Building upon its rich history, ECU’s next century will be marked by the help it provides to more students, the number of diseases cured, and the building of a new economy. The University is located in a residential community in Greenville, NC on 1,400 acres, with six million square feet of academic, research, and residential space. Enrollment has grown at ECU by more than 21% over the last decade. It contributes $3 billion a year to the regional economy. ECU confers more than 5,800 degrees annually, has approximately 165,000 alumni, and a work force of 5,600, which includes 1,792 full-time faculty. It operates with a budget of $800 million and over $40 million in extramural funding in support for research, service, and instruction. ECU offers a wide range of academic programs to meet the needs of a diverse student body. There are 12 colleges and schools, including an Honors College and Graduate School with 15 research doctoral, six professional doctoral, 76 master’s, 93 bachelor’s, two intermediate degrees; and 80 departmental certificates. ECU also leads the state in distance-education programs that offer flexible options for off-campus and non-traditional learners.

ECU is recognized across the University of North Carolina System for its leadership. The O. Max Gardner Award, an award that goes to “that member of the faculty of the Consolidated University of North Carolina, who, during the current scholastic year, has made the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race” was awarded to a member of the faculty in 2013. The Excellence in Public Service award has been awarded twice since 2010. For more facts on ECU visit: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/mktg/points_east_facts.cfm.

ECU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is designated as an academic health center by the Association of American Health Centers. Governed by its own Board of Trustees, which is responsible to the UNC Board of Governors, ECU offers departmental certificates, baccalaureate degree programs, master's degree programs, specialist and professional programs, as well as doctoral programs. For a complete list of degrees offered at ECU visit: http://www.ecu.edu/degrees.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

ECU Mission To be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation, East Carolina:

Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;

Prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and values to succeed in a global, multicultural

society;

Develops tomorrow’s leaders to serve and inspire positive change;

Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina

and beyond;

Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and

Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.

Colleges and Schools

Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences

College of Allied Health Sciences

College of Business

College of Education

College of Engineering and Technology

College of Health and Human Performance

College of Nursing

Honors College

School of Dental Medicine

Brody School of Medicine

Graduate School

College of Fine Arts & Communication

School of Art and Design

School of Communication

School of Music

School of Theatre and Dance

ECU Values

Scholarship: We will be a community where intellectual freedom, scholarly discipline, and the

rigorous pursuit of knowledge thrive.

Leadership: Our students, faculty, and staff will demonstrate leadership in their professions and

communities.

Service: We will work toward solutions to the challenges of our region, state, and nation.

Discovery: We will harness the skills and knowledge of our faculty, staff, and students to create a

brighter tomorrow for North Carolina.

ECU Commitments ECU’s Strategic Plan 2014-2019 positions the University as a leader in academic excellence, economic development, public service, discovery, and diversity. It is derived from the mission statement and is organized around three commitments.

Maximize Student Success: The success of

our students is the ultimate measure of East

Carolina. We will support excellence, expand

opportunity, and celebrate achievement.

Serve the Public: Service has always been at

the heart of this university. We will inspire

the next generation of leaders to carry this

spirit of service into their professional lives.

We will be engaged in the needs of eastern

North Carolina and beyond.

Lead Regional Transformation: The past,

present, and future of this university are

closely aligned with the region it calls home.

We see the challenges of eastern North

Carolina and accept them as our own.

Through partnerships, leadership, and

discovery, we will be a force for progress and

growth.

Athletics The East Carolina University Pirate sports teams compete as a NCAA Division I school and are members of the American Athletic Conference. The football team won Conference USA championships in 2008 and 2009. The team has been to bowl games in seven of the last eight years. The Pirates’ baseball team has gone to the NCAA Regional Tournament 25 times, appeared in three NCAA Baseball Super Regionals, won two Conference USA regular-season championships, won one Conference USA conference tournament championship and have won 40+ games in five of the last seven seasons. The Pirates have also won conference championships in Swimming & Diving, Softball, Golf, Women's Track & Field, and Women's Soccer.

The East Carolina University College of Engineering and Technology is one of the fastest growing units on campus, with over 3,000 students enrolled in four departments: engineering, computer science, technology systems and construction management. Ever since its founding in 1935, the College has been a driving force for technology in eastern North Carolina and is positioned to produce many of the top graduates in the state of North Carolina. The College has nine undergraduate degrees, seven graduate degrees and five certificate programs with approximately 2,730 undergraduate students and 350 graduate students (including certificates) in the College. The Department of Engineering was created in 2004 and is closely associated with industries throughout the region. ECU is the only UNC campus with a medical school, dental school and a college of engineering. The programs within this College are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET, Inc.). A key focus within the College of Engineering and Technology is student success. The College believes that

success is measured not only in the number of students who complete degrees and graduate from their

programs, but even more importantly is measured in the type of jobs and careers their students enter upon

graduation. The College of Engineering and Technology is a key player in providing a skilled and prepared

workforce with graduates who have the ability to be successful at the very beginning of their careers. CET

graduates are poised to compete in a globally competitive market with extensive technology and engineering

skills and expertise.

Service is another commitment of the College. Faculty and students are engaged in serving the local

communities and beyond. Teaching leadership through service is a fundamental component of the

curriculum.

The Mission:

To provide high quality instruction, research, outreach and engagement programs that enable our students

to achieve their career goals and that promote a strong, sustainable future for our region. We provide access

to experiential technology-intensive education that meets the needs of our region, state and nation. Our

programs are enhanced through student, faculty and staff engagement with business, industry and the

community.

The Vision:

To develop leaders whose knowledge, skills, and abilities improve the quality of life and promote economic

development and regional transformation.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Curriculum

The College of Engineering and Technology offers

undergraduate and graduate programs in its four

departments. These programs are solidly based on the

following guidelines:

Smaller class sizes

High student-faculty interaction

Hands-on, project-based learning

Collaborative or team-based educational

approach

Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

development

Soft skills (interpersonal, oral, and written

communication) emphasis

Faculty and Staff

The faculty and staff within the College of

Engineering and Technology are committed to

student success. The majority of faculty have

industry experience and are dedicated to sharing

their knowledge and teaching the skills that are

necessary for students to be prepared to enter the

workforce.

Environment

Students learn in current, high-tech laboratories

that are housed on campus in the Science and

Technology Building. The rapidly evolving

technology world requires the College to be on the

cutting edge with its curriculum and its

involvement with industry leaders.

These labs provide a wealth of practical

application that is favorably viewed by industry

partners. As essential as theory is, ECU and the

College of Engineering and Technology believe

that real-world experience is a fundamental

ingredient in building a strong workforce.

ECU’s co-op opportunities engage students in

real-world work experience that increases the

marketability of graduates.

Overview The Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. This hands-on Dean will be expected to bring cohesion to the four departments of the College and integrate the mission of the College with that of the University. This academic leader will provide strategic, collaborative leadership, promoting the importance of engineering and technology development throughout the University and representing the College’s departments and programs to both internal and external audiences. With the Chancellor’s commitment for the University to “pursue a growing research and discovery agenda,” the dean will be expected to lead with the priority of increasing research productivity and funding. The Dean will also oversee strategic planning, advancement and budget development, while guiding resource allocation, research, service, outreach and administration. As a leader who provides inspiration for advances in teaching, research and service, this Dean will be known for supporting shared governance and promoting a diverse and collegial environment.

Duties & Responsibilities The responsibilities and authority of the Dean shall include, but not be limited to the following:

· Provide leadership for the College, fulfilling its mission and setting and achieving College goals;

· Serve aggressively as principal advocate for the College’s interests both within East Carolina University and external to East Carolina University, including garnering resources needed for departments and faculty to meet the goals and objectives of the College and University;

· Encourage high academic and professional standards;

· Promote excellence in teaching and advising, scholarly productivity, funded research, economic development, and professional service;

· Administer University policies and procedures;

· Represent the College on university committees and among groups of university constituencies;

· Administer the College’s budget and other resources;

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

· Allocate and manage faculty and staff positions;

· Manage and assign the College’s space allocations;

· Promote and support program growth, research and new program development;

· Recruit, evaluate and lead department chairs;

· Recommend to the Provost and Senior Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs the appointment of College administrators (e.g., Associate Deans and Directors of College centers and programs);

· Ensure the proper application of the East Carolina University Faculty Manual and unit code tenure and promotion policies;

· Review recommendations of the Department Chairs and appropriate department committees on faculty appointment, reappointments, tenure, promotion and post tenure review;

· Recommend personnel actions and merit pay raises to the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs;

· Form and appoint members to ad hoc committees as needed;

· Serve as ex-officio member of all standing and ad hoc committees of the College, with the exception of departmental Personnel, Tenure, and Promotion committees;

· Recommend changes in the College’s organization to members of the College and the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs;

· Review and approve all College Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum committee recommendations prior to distribution to University Curriculum committees;

· Report to the faculty at the beginning of the academic year on the state of the College including its academic and fiscal status, and its goals and objectives for that year; and

· Call meetings of faculty of the College as needed, a minimum of one each semester.

Qualifications The successful candidate must:

· Be a distinguished, energetic, nationally recognized educator with a record of distinction in scholarship and

in leadership and administration,

· Have earned a terminal degree in a discipline represented in the College as well as have the qualifications

for appointment with permanent tenure at the rank of Professor,

· Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship with a strong capacity for facilitating

collaboration within the University community,

· Have an established record of effectiveness beyond the departmental level, with experience in strategic

planning, budgetary management, administrative processes, academic policy, fundraising and faculty and

staff recruitment and retention.

Applications and Nominations Applications will be accepted until the time that a new Dean is appointed. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to ECUDeanCET@carterbaldwin.com. All confidential inquiries, nominations, and questions concerning this search may be directed to:

ECU Statement

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants

will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information,

national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran

status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act

(ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016

(Voice/TTY).

Bill Peterson Partner

678.448.0013 bpeterson@carterbaldwin.com

Debby White Consultant

678.448.0002 dwhite@carterbaldwin.com