Oregon Tech: Dean, ETM

Invitation for Applications for: Dean College of Engineering, Technology, and Management

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT

THE POSITION

It is an exciting time for the Oregon Institute of Technology (“Oregon Tech”), with its recent designation as ‘Oregon’s Polytechnic University’ and we are seeking a forward-thinking and dynamic Dean to lead the College of Engineering, Technology, and Management (ETM). The Dean will join the academic leadership team to enact a strategic vision for growth and development of the college.

The Dean of ETM reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and provides entrepreneurial and engaged leadership while working closely with the faculty, staff, students, and other key internal and external stakeholders. The Dean will elevate the level of excellence of Oregon Tech’s renowned high-quality, hands-on profession-oriented education and applied research, nurturing our students to be career-ready professionals.

Responsible for providing college-wide vision and leadership, the Dean of ETM oversees six academic engineering and technology departments – civil, computer systems, electrical/renewable energy, geomatics, management, and mechanical/manufacturing – on the Klamath Falls, Portland Metro, and online campuses, and a site in Everett, WA. The College of ETM is home to nearly 1,600 students, with potential for significant growth in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Dean will be located at the Klamath Falls campus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned doctoral degree in a field represented by one of the departments in the College

• Academic and research accomplishments that merit tenure within an ETM department at the rank of full professor

• A proven track record of successful academic leadership working effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and staff

• At least three years of management experience in a leadership capacity

• Industry experience with broad knowledge of the engineering, technology, and management landscape

• Proven experience in fiscal planning and budgeting

• Experience and understanding of fundraising strategies and techniques in higher education, as well as experience implementing them, including knowledge of major gift solicitation, comprehensive campaigns, grant writing, planned giving, annual fund campaigns, corporate partnerships, and special events

Candidates for the position of Dean of ETM should demonstrate a strong commitment to:

• Supporting student and graduate success

• Inspiring faculty professional development in scholarship, applied and basic research and participation in externally sponsored activities

• Recruiting and retaining high-quality students, faculty, and staff

• Promoting academic and professional excellence in both traditional and online learning environments

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT

• Leading the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the College and the University

• Advancing, managing, and developing ETM programs with a focus on program growth and viability

• Leading accreditation efforts

• Developing strong industry and alumni relations

• Providing leadership, vision, and strategic direction to the college’s development efforts and collaborating in a comprehensive fundraising plan that outlines the College’s priorities and goals

• Partnering with the Oregon Tech Foundation to cultivate donor relationships, working closely with donors, alumni, corporate sponsors, and other stakeholders to build relationships, identify potential funding opportunities, and solicit and steward donations

• Supporting and incentivizing Chairs and Faculty to be actively engaged in the fundraising programs of the college

• Budgeting, planning, and fiscal management to achieve enrollment targets and revenue goals

• Developing and implementing department chair and faculty mentoring programs

• Enhancing the diversity among faculty, staff, and students

• Working collaboratively with faculty and the Provost in an environment of shared governance

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Oregon Tech celebrates and supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural engagement. Oregon Tech is proud to be an affirmative action employer and equal opportunity workplace. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to selfidentify, in our online application system. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application or interview process, please reach out to the Office of Human Resources at 541-885-1028 or email us at oithr@oit.edu.

ABOUT OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Founded in 1947, initially as a vocational rehabilitation school for World War II veterans, Oregon Tech has grown in size, scope, and service. Today, we're accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and our student population totals nearly 5,000.

Officially designated by the State of Oregon as Oregon's Polytechnic University, we specialize in engineering, technology, healthcare, business, communication, and applied sciences such as psychology and environmental science. Our university community and industry partners work hard to ensure students have the resources and training to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Oregon Tech's real-world focus produces real results, too: Within six months of graduation, our students are either enrolled in graduate school or employed with median starting salaries of $60,000 per year.

Some of our students know what they want to pursue before they even step foot on campus. Others might have an inkling and find their path as they explore the options available at Oregon Tech. Either way, students' experience at our university gives them the know-how to produce work that matters to them and the world. Put another way, we provide hands-on education for real-world achievement. That's Oregon Tech's distinct commitment.

Two traits that make Oregon Tech a special place include our strong focus on our students and the impressive quality of the students we attract.

Hands-on Education

Our individualized and applied approach to teaching, which blends theory and practice, is the main reason our graduates are so avidly recruited. Whether they study renewable energy engineering, software engineering, vascular technology, management, or dental hygiene, Oregon Tech students have unique opportunities to apply what they learn in lab-based classes, clinics, externships, and workplaces. This practical focus is reinforced in the classroom by instructors who come to Oregon Tech with relevant business, industry, or clinical experience.

Through our nearly 50 bachelor's and advanced degree programs, the University offers a rigorous, experiential education that allows students to pursue their passions and professional opportunities in internships, externships, and field experiences.

Oregon Tech is committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff, where everyone is welcomed, valued, and feels a sense of belonging.

OREGON TECH COMMUNITIES

Oregon Tech has multiple campuses and teaching sites that serve the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Klamath Falls Campus is the University's original and largest campus. Nestled on the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains on Upper Klamath Lake, the 190-acre campus offers students a comprehensive residential experience and a full array of Oregon Tech's signature degrees. Programs and student activities often engage in the beautiful environment around Klamath Falls, with outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, biking, water sports, and all that nature offers. Renewable energy produced on campus from solar and geothermal sources provides a unique, sustainable environment and a perfect complement to Oregon Tech's renewable energy engineering, environmental science, and other related degree programs. Approximately 2,200 students are enrolled at the Klamath Falls residential campus, and the majority of Oregon Tech's faculty and staff work on this campus.

DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT

Portland-Metro Campus is Oregon Tech's urban campus and is located in Wilsonville, about 15 miles south of downtown Portland. In the heart of the Silicon Forest industry cluster, with about 700 students, the Portland-Metro campus is designed to be a commuter campus. High-demand bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, business, technology, and health care accessible to full- and parttime students. These programs are especially convenient for community college transfer students, working professionals, and busy adults through day, evening, weekend, and online courses.

Online Campus enables around 700 students to earn a certificate, associate, bachelor's, or master's degree without leaving their home or office. The Online campus offers 17-degree completion and complete degree programs. Online student credit hours have grown by 130% during the last decade.

Seattle Site offers bachelor's and master's degrees, and certificate programs, in mechanical and manufacturing engineering to Boeing employees at their Seattle area manufacturing facilities.

Salem Site at Chemeketa Community College (Salem, OR) is a teaching site for Oregon Tech's bachelor's degree in dental hygiene through a unique dual enrollment partnership between Oregon Tech and Chemeketa Community College.

Scappoose Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research & Development (OMIC R&D) is 21 miles northeast of Portland. OMIC R&D is a multi-national industry R&D enterprise with 38 industry members and three university research members including Oregon Tech, and Oregon Tech is proud to serve as its host university. This site provides an excellent opportunity for our students to work as interns, and alongside industry professionals and faculty researchers, on real-world manufacturing problem sets provided by industry members.

New Center of Excellence for Engineering & Technology (CEET) Building in Klamath Falls

Portland-Metro Campus

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OREGON TECH VALUES

• Student Success: Prioritizing student and graduate success in every decision or action at every level of the University.

• Integrity: Adhering to the highest standards of ethical principles.

• Respect: Demonstrating high regard for one another in interactions and treating others with dignity.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Welcoming and empowering individuals of differing backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.

• Service: Contributing to the well-being of our University and external communities.

• Accountability: Taking responsibility for our actions and demonstrating leadership.

• Excellence: Embracing and celebrating the highest quality standards in teaching, research, and innovation.

OREGON TECH MISSION

• Confidence: Exhibiting pride and conviction in our University, our talent, and our contributions to those around us.

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), Oregon's public polytechnic university, offers innovative, professionally focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of engineering, health, business, technology, and applied arts and sciences. To foster student and graduate success, the university provides a hands-on, project-based learning environment and emphasizes innovation, scholarship, and applied research. With a commitment to diversity and leadership development, Oregon Tech offers statewide educational opportunities and technical expertise to meet current and emerging needs of Oregonians as well as other national and international constituents.

OREGON TECH VISION

Oregon Tech will be a student-centered, world-class polytechnic university that inspires students to become tomorrow's leaders.

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APPLICATION & NOMINATION PROCESS

The Search Committee invites letters of nomination, applications (with a letter of interest, a complete Resume or CV, and a list of at least five references that includes contact information), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting Oregon Tech. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until appointment is made. For full consideration, please submit applications by September 1, 2023. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

Jacob C. Anderson, Senior Principal

Jack M. McGrew, Executive Recruiting Coordinator

Parker Executive Search

Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875

Atlanta, GA 30328

Tel: (678) 775-4564 || Fax: (770) 804-1917

janderson@parkersearch.com || jmcgrew@parkersearch.com

All calls and inquiries should be made through the search firm. Nominations and applications will be held in strict confidence and candidates will remain confidential until the final stage of the search process; at which time the express permission of finalists will be obtained before making their candidacy public.

BACKGROUND / PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECK

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment deemed appropriate per university policy.