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Dean, Schmid College of Science and Technology
Chapman University
Orange, California

Located in beautiful Orange County, CA, Chapman University, a highly ranked, private, coeducational R2 institution, seeks a creative, seasoned, and progressive leader and scholar to serve as the dean of the Schmid College of Science and Technology. Reporting to the executive vice president and provost, the dean will provide leadership to, and advocate for, the college’s academic programs, centers, and research. The incoming dean will be an established scholar and academic leader who understands the future of science, technology, and mathematics research and education. The dean will work with faculty, staff, and others to continue to enhance Schmid College’s visibility, reputation, and ranking; grow the college’s research portfolio and extramural and grant funding; work collaboratively with the Rinker Health Science Campus and Fowler School of Engineering; and ensure that all Schmid students have access to excellent educational and research opportunities as well as career and professional advising and support. The dean serves as an integral member of the provost’s leadership team and will partner with the deans across Chapman University, fostering collaboration and championing academic excellence.

Key Opportunities Include:

• Cultivation of partnerships, resources, and relationships
• Interdisciplinarity, collaboration, and curricular development
• Expansion of a prolific and engaged faculty
• Expansion of Schmid’s research portfolio and related extramural funding
• Student enrollment growth and retention

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, energetic, and engaged scholar with a demonstrated record of leadership, collaboration, creativity, and advocacy. The dean must be a seasoned and nimble administrator, an accomplished scholar, a dedicated faculty mentor, a thoughtful colleague, and a true advocate for student learning and development. The dean will have the disposition to nurture and enhance industry partnerships, cross-school engagement, and collaboration, and the knowledge base to champion progressive and advanced approaches to science and technology instruction. Further, the dean will demonstrate the experience needed to foster and support continued growth and expansion of Schmid’s research profile and funding.

Contact
Amy Sugin and Laurie Casteen of DSG | Storbeck have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit a compelling cover letter and CV by filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $330,000 – 360,000 with a generous benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and financial wellness.

Equal Opportunity at Chapman University
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.