Dean, Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Application deadline: March 25, 2024
Senior Consultant: Eric Richtmyer
eric.richtmyer@academicsearch.org
Associate Consultant: Penny Gibbons
Penny.Gibbons@academicsearch.org
Old Dominion University (ODU) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the Dean of the Frank Batten College of Engineering. ODU seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader who will play a central role in continuing the success, growth, and future of the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology. The Dean will lead and support efforts that promote excellence in research, teaching, student learning, and community engagement; demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice; and attract external resources while supporting the university’s leadership role in regional economic development. The position is available July 1, 2024.
ODU has retained Academic Search to facilitate the search. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Senior Consultant, Eric Richtmyer, who is available to share more about the position and the application process with all interested parties. Dr. Richtmyer can be reached by email at eric.richtmyer@academicsearch.org, or by telephone at 202-334-4049.
Old Dominion University is an entrepreneurial-minded research university with nearly 24,000 students, rigorous academics and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy. On campus and online, ODU is Virginia’s most affordable public doctoral university, and carries a Carnegie Classification of R1, indicating very high research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks ODU No. 151 of the Top Public Schools and has repeatedly named it a top university for social mobility. ODU ranks #150 for Engineering Programs at doctoral universities.
The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology enrolls over 2000 undergraduate students across eight majors and 19 minors, and nearly 720 graduate students in more than 30 master’s and doctoral programs. More than 100 full-time faculty are housed in five departments. The College also includes eight research institutes and centers. The next Dean will join the College at an exciting time in its history. With the University’s recent attainment of the R1 classification, and a newly developed strategic plan, the College has established a direction and made critical investments in its future success.
For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and application process, please download the full position profile from the Academic Search website. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest may be submitted in confidence to ODUBCET@academicsearch.org. To apply, a candidate should submit: 1) a letter of intent addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements and 2) a current full CV/resume. For full consideration by the search committee, applicant materials should be submitted by March 25, 2024. Additional information about the institution may be found at www.odu.edu.
Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and University policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.