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Dean, College of Engineering

North Carolina State University – Louis Martin-Vega Dean, College of Engineering

The College of Engineering at NC State University is among the largest and most preeminent engineering colleges in the nation, recognized for its excellence in education, research, innovation and service. As a cornerstone of NC State’s land-grant mission, the college prepares engineers and computer scientists to solve complex challenges and improve lives through discovery, collaboration and technological advancement. With more than 12,500 undergraduate and graduate students, the College of Engineering is one of the largest in the nation.  Across nine academic departments and three additional affiliated departments in other colleges, the college offers 18 bachelor’s degree programs, 23 master’s degree programs and 14 doctoral degree programs across a broad range of engineering disciplines.

The university seeks  a visionary, collaborative and entrepreneurial leader to build upon the College of Engineering’s longstanding record of excellence in education, research and innovation. The next dean will lead one of the nation’s largest and most accomplished engineering colleges at a pivotal moment of growth, as North Carolina experiences unprecedented investment in technology, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, biotechnology, energy and artificial intelligence.

Additional information is available in the formal Prospectus, on the Dean Search Website, and within the position NCSU Job Posting.

The Search Committee welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position. Interested, qualified individuals who wish to be considered as candidates by the Search Advisory Committee, on a confidential basis, should provide a copy of their curriculum vitae or resume along with a bullet-point summary of key accomplishments in each leadership role held. A letter of interest is welcomed but not required.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and candidate materials should be sent via email to:

Charles Kaler & Kirk Schulz
CSA Search & Consulting
NCSU.COE@csasearch.consulting

Formal candidate applications can be submitted via the NCSU Job Posting.