Dean, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
LeTourneau University
LeTourneau University, an interdenominational, evangelical Christ-centered institution of higher learning, seeks an innovative, experienced engineering administrator to serve as Dean of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
LeTourneau University, an interdenominational, evangelical Christ-centered institution of higher learning, seeks an innovative, experienced engineering administrator to serve as Dean of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The Dean must have extensive experience in higher education, especially in academic leadership to direct and oversee the University’s expansive engineering programs and projects.
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean serves on the University’s Academic Council. The senior administrator will continue the School’s commitment to offering engineering programs that prepare students with professional knowledge and skills as well as an understanding of the needs of the world and the passion to make a difference through engineering.
The School of Engineering and Engineering Technology has approximately 500 students and 22 faculty and awards the Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Associate of Science and Master of Science in Engineering. Degrees are offered with concentrations in biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, materials joining and mechanical. In addition, the School offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree with concentrations in aeronautical-electrical, aeronautical-mechanical, electrical, materials joining and mechanical, as well as an Associate of Science degree in Design Technology.
All programs in the School are accredited by ABET.
The engineering and engineering technology programs are highly project oriented. With access to cutting-edge equipment and laboratories, students have opportunities to design operational prototypes throughout the curriculum.
Responsibilities
Among the responsibilities and duties of the Dean of Engineering and Engineering Technology are:
- Aligns the School’s priorities with the University Strategic Plan
- Develops and maintains strong partnerships with alumni, industry and donors
- Oversees the recruitment, development, and performance of faculty
- Achieves enrollment growth with new program development and successful implementation of recent initiatives, which include civil engineering and the graduate program
Qualifications
The Dean of Engineering and Engineering Technology should be a visionary leader with an earned doctorate in engineering. This individual is expected to demonstrate a maturing personal faith in Jesus Christ, modeling an integration of faith and learning, and engaging the broader evangelical Christian community.
Other qualifications include:
- A record of excellence in administration including strategic planning, budgeting and team-building
- Ability to provide innovative leadership internally while advancing the School externally
- Outstanding academic and professional experience with a demonstrated track record in effective teaching and noteworthy research
- Enthusiasm for meeting the changing needs of traditional residential students while developing the significant opportunities in educating non-residential engineering students
- Significant understanding of the profession and the competencies to be required of future professional engineers
- A strong appreciation for Christian higher education and the unique strategic vision of LeTourneau University
About the University
LeTourneau University is an interdenominational, evangelical Christian university of nearly 3,200 students. There are more than 60 academic programs, including engineering, engineering technology, aeronautical science, business, education, social sciences, the liberal arts and natural sciences. The University also offers programs in business, education and psychology online and at educational centers in Austin, Bedford, Dallas, Houston and Tyler, Texas.
LeTourneau University is a comprehensive university that includes excellent professional programs. The School of Engineering is highly recognized in Christian higher education. Recently, the University’s aviation program was named the nation’s best by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association.
LeTourneau certifies more classroom teachers than any other independent university in Texas. The University has an established history of educating business, management and leadership students in the urban centers of Texas where more Fortune 500 corporations are headquartered than any other state.
The faculty leading these recognized professional programs are committed to quality teaching and scholarship. Since 2000, LeTourneau University faculty have been awarded more than $10,000,000 in sponsored project funding from sources such as NSF, NIH and the State of Texas.
LeTourneau University is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of “America’s Best Colleges.” It has been honored for distinguished community service by being named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts.
Committed to being a global university, LeTourneau embraces diversity. Students, faculty and staff reflect a variety of ethnicities, races, and geographical backgrounds. All 50 states and 22 different countries are represented in the student body.
Further expansion of global programs is a strategic priority. A new Center for Global Service Learning will build on the international success of LEGS-a unique collaboration of faculty and students that engineers low-cost, sustainable prosthetics for the developing world.
The average SAT scores of entering freshmen are approximately 140-160 points above the national average. In Fall 2010, nine new National Merit Scholars enrolled at LeTourneau, giving the University a total of 22 National Merit Scholars.
LeTourneau is known for graduating students who exhibit a strong work ethic, character and immediate effectiveness in the marketplace, across the nation and around the world. The University’s three-year average graduate placement rate is 91 percent overall.
At LeTourneau, athletics is a vital and integral part of the educational process. LeTourneau is a member of the American Southwest Conference, NCAA Division III. More than 200 student athletes participate in the six Men’s sports - baseball, basketball, cross-county, golf, soccer and tennis - and seven Women’s sports – basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
The Longview campus is primarily residential. More than 85 percent of the students participate in one or more of the intramural sports.
About Longview, Texas
The 162-acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of 200,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. Longview is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas, and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.
The business and cultural hub for the area, Longview has a symphony, public library, museums, movie theaters, a community theater, an opera, two hospitals, a mall and several shopping centers. Nearby are several lakes where fishing and camping are favorite activities. Mild winters and colorful springs and autumns provide a perfect setting for the high quality of life found in Longview.
In 2008, Longview was named one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” by America’s Promise Alliance, which reviewed five features of the community: caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, effective education, and opportunities to help others.
LeTourneau University is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Process
Candidate applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology of LeTourneau University are now being accepted. To apply, submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
LETU-Engineering@myersmcrae.com
Co nfidential conversations are welcomed. The Myers McRae firm is conducting this search. Contact the Myers McRae Executive Search Consulting Team:
Emily Myers, President & CEO
(478) 330-6222 or emilymyers@myersmcrae.com
Kenny Daugherty, Executive Vice President & COO
(478) 330-6224 or kennydaugherty@myersmcrae.com
Robb Myers, Vice President
(478) 330-5615 or robbmyers@myersmcrae.com
MYERS McRAE Executive Search and Consulting
515 Mulberry Street, Suite 200, Macon, Georgia 31201
http://www.myersmcrae.com - (478) 330-6222
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean serves on the University’s Academic Council. The senior administrator will continue the School’s commitment to offering engineering programs that prepare students with professional knowledge and skills as well as an understanding of the needs of the world and the passion to make a difference through engineering.
The School of Engineering and Engineering Technology has approximately 500 students and 22 faculty and awards the Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Associate of Science and Master of Science in Engineering. Degrees are offered with concentrations in biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, materials joining and mechanical. In addition, the School offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree with concentrations in aeronautical-electrical, aeronautical-mechanical, electrical, materials joining and mechanical, as well as an Associate of Science degree in Design Technology.
All programs in the School are accredited by ABET.
The engineering and engineering technology programs are highly project oriented. With access to cutting-edge equipment and laboratories, students have opportunities to design operational prototypes throughout the curriculum.
Responsibilities
Among the responsibilities and duties of the Dean of Engineering and Engineering Technology are:
- Aligns the School’s priorities with the University Strategic Plan
- Develops and maintains strong partnerships with alumni, industry and donors
- Oversees the recruitment, development, and performance of faculty
- Achieves enrollment growth with new program development and successful implementation of recent initiatives, which include civil engineering and the graduate program
Qualifications
The Dean of Engineering and Engineering Technology should be a visionary leader with an earned doctorate in engineering. This individual is expected to demonstrate a maturing personal faith in Jesus Christ, modeling an integration of faith and learning, and engaging the broader evangelical Christian community.
Other qualifications include:
- A record of excellence in administration including strategic planning, budgeting and team-building
- Ability to provide innovative leadership internally while advancing the School externally
- Outstanding academic and professional experience with a demonstrated track record in effective teaching and noteworthy research
- Enthusiasm for meeting the changing needs of traditional residential students while developing the significant opportunities in educating non-residential engineering students
- Significant understanding of the profession and the competencies to be required of future professional engineers
- A strong appreciation for Christian higher education and the unique strategic vision of LeTourneau University
About the University
LeTourneau University is an interdenominational, evangelical Christian university of nearly 3,200 students. There are more than 60 academic programs, including engineering, engineering technology, aeronautical science, business, education, social sciences, the liberal arts and natural sciences. The University also offers programs in business, education and psychology online and at educational centers in Austin, Bedford, Dallas, Houston and Tyler, Texas.
LeTourneau University is a comprehensive university that includes excellent professional programs. The School of Engineering is highly recognized in Christian higher education. Recently, the University’s aviation program was named the nation’s best by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association.
LeTourneau certifies more classroom teachers than any other independent university in Texas. The University has an established history of educating business, management and leadership students in the urban centers of Texas where more Fortune 500 corporations are headquartered than any other state.
The faculty leading these recognized professional programs are committed to quality teaching and scholarship. Since 2000, LeTourneau University faculty have been awarded more than $10,000,000 in sponsored project funding from sources such as NSF, NIH and the State of Texas.
LeTourneau University is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of “America’s Best Colleges.” It has been honored for distinguished community service by being named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts.
Committed to being a global university, LeTourneau embraces diversity. Students, faculty and staff reflect a variety of ethnicities, races, and geographical backgrounds. All 50 states and 22 different countries are represented in the student body.
Further expansion of global programs is a strategic priority. A new Center for Global Service Learning will build on the international success of LEGS-a unique collaboration of faculty and students that engineers low-cost, sustainable prosthetics for the developing world.
The average SAT scores of entering freshmen are approximately 140-160 points above the national average. In Fall 2010, nine new National Merit Scholars enrolled at LeTourneau, giving the University a total of 22 National Merit Scholars.
LeTourneau is known for graduating students who exhibit a strong work ethic, character and immediate effectiveness in the marketplace, across the nation and around the world. The University’s three-year average graduate placement rate is 91 percent overall.
At LeTourneau, athletics is a vital and integral part of the educational process. LeTourneau is a member of the American Southwest Conference, NCAA Division III. More than 200 student athletes participate in the six Men’s sports - baseball, basketball, cross-county, golf, soccer and tennis - and seven Women’s sports – basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
The Longview campus is primarily residential. More than 85 percent of the students participate in one or more of the intramural sports.
About Longview, Texas
The 162-acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of 200,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. Longview is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas, and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.
The business and cultural hub for the area, Longview has a symphony, public library, museums, movie theaters, a community theater, an opera, two hospitals, a mall and several shopping centers. Nearby are several lakes where fishing and camping are favorite activities. Mild winters and colorful springs and autumns provide a perfect setting for the high quality of life found in Longview.
In 2008, Longview was named one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” by America’s Promise Alliance, which reviewed five features of the community: caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, effective education, and opportunities to help others.
LeTourneau University is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Process
Candidate applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology of LeTourneau University are now being accepted. To apply, submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
LETU-Engineering@myersmcrae.com
Co nfidential conversations are welcomed. The Myers McRae firm is conducting this search. Contact the Myers McRae Executive Search Consulting Team:
Emily Myers, President & CEO
(478) 330-6222 or emilymyers@myersmcrae.com
Kenny Daugherty, Executive Vice President & COO
(478) 330-6224 or kennydaugherty@myersmcrae.com
Robb Myers, Vice President
(478) 330-5615 or robbmyers@myersmcrae.com
MYERS McRAE Executive Search and Consulting
515 Mulberry Street, Suite 200, Macon, Georgia 31201
http://www.myersmcrae.com - (478) 330-6222
