Human Resources

Summary

The Associate Dean for Graduate & Online Education (ADG) in the College of Engineering is a key member of the college leadership team and reports directly to the Dean. The ADG is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of all graduate programs in the college, including on-campus and online master's, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs. The Associate Dean works with the Dean, Chairs, Faculty, Graduate School, and Global Campus to develop and implement new initiatives to grow graduate enrollment, increase graduate student professional development and success, and establish new graduate degree programs in engineering.

Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (See Engagement and Belonging).

Responsibilities 

● Coordinate and support the recruitment, admission, retention, success, and graduation of a diverse and high-quality graduate student body.
● Work closely with the Graduate School to help develop and implement college-wide policies, practices and efforts to enhance all aspects of the graduate student lifecycle within the college.
● Develop, implement, and monitor progress on graduate program policies, data, outcomes and quality indicators in the college, in alignment with the Graduate School and University’s missions and strategic plans. Mentor graduate programs in the graduate program review process.
● Develop programming and infrastructure to build community among engineering graduate students that fosters a feeling of belonging and resilience.
● Review and resolve curricular and programmatic issues across graduate programs.
● Develop and manage college-wide resources for graduate programs, including scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and grants.
● Work with programs and departments to develop and submit grant proposals to support graduate education.
● Direct the Masters of Engineering program, working with internal and external stakeholders to increase enrollment and expand reach.
● Promote and facilitate interdisciplinary graduate education programs across departments and colleges.
● Work with Global Campus and the Graduate School to develop and implement timely, relevant new graduate credentials.
● Enhance the visibility and reputation of the college's graduate programs locally, nationally, and internationally.
● Establish and maintain partnerships with industry, alumni, and other stakeholders to support graduate student education and professional development, including ethics and academic conduct.
● Support faculty and staff on existing and new cross-disciplinary graduate-level courses and projects in the college and across the university.
● Represent the college in university-wide committees and councils related to graduate education.
● Regularly communicate with departmental chairs and directors of graduate programs to ensure consistent, high-quality graduate programs and processes throughout the college.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

● An earned doctorate in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.

Required Experience

● A record of distinguished teaching, research, and service in engineering or related field consistent with a rank of associate professor or equivalent in engineering or a related field.
● Experience in effective mentoring of PhD students to degree completion.
● Professional job-related experience in (or demonstrated ability for) fostering and promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where students and colleagues of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

● A record of distinguished teaching, research, and service in engineering or related field consistent with a rank of full professor or equivalent in engineering or a related field.
● A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
● A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external partners.
● Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
● Demonstrated experience with partnership agreements.
● Demonstrated experience with online graduate education and online course delivery.
● Experience identifying students of concern and developing interventions to promote their success.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● A record of successful leadership, supervision and/or administration of graduate education or a related area.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. 

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting where the noise level is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

11 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Title of Position Supervisor

College Dean

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Review of applications will begin November 18, 2024.  The position remains open until filled.

Applicants will need to upload the following documents:
● Curriculum Vitae
● Cover Letter
● Two page Graduate Education Vision

We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.

Additional Information

Michigan Technological University, one of the four major research universities in the State of Michigan, is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI on the south shore of Lake Superior.

Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution that has thrice received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM.