Dean, School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management - Roger Williams

Roger Williams University

Dean, School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management

Bristol, RI

Professional and Clerical

Thu Jan 15 2026

Under the direction of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management serves as the chief administrator of the academic unit and as spokesperson and primary advocate for the school. The Dean exercises managerial decision‑making authority relative to all operational and administrative functions of the school as delegated by the Provost.

Major specific areas of responsibilities of this position include program assessment, curriculum refinement and advancement, faculty development and evaluation, student advisement, student co‑curricular activities, student retention, determination of academic sanctions, outreach to the professional communities, development of research opportunities for students and faculty, resource management, and course scheduling.

• Provide leadership for and oversee the development, coordination, organization, scheduling and supervision of instructional programs in the school, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration with programs in other academic units of the university.
• Provide leadership for school strategic planning efforts and participate in university strategic planning as part of the academic leadership team.
• Articulate the annual and longer‑term goals of the school.
• Oversee the development of curriculum initiatives, including graduate program development, with faculty, and shepherd those initiatives through the appropriate approval process.
• Develop, maintain, and manage budgets according to the timeline of the university, review proposed budgets, and make recommendations to the Provost.
• Allocate resources to the programs within the school, including faculty, support staff, budgets, and space.
• Plan, develop, and manage the school's day‑to‑day operations.
• Ensure that reports, course schedules, and other written material are submitted in a timely manner.
• Support faculty in teaching, scholarship, and grant writing.
• Provide leadership in hiring, retaining, mentoring, managing, and evaluating faculty and non‑faculty staff.
• Ensure the school's compliance with all program and institutional accreditation standards and external regulatory and accreditation standards/bodies, where applicable, including oversight and support of program assessment and evaluation.
• Proactively pursue and participate in fundraising and grant proposals either personally or through faculty and/or staff members of the school.
• Administer and maintain accurate records for students, faculty, and staff, such as advising reports, professional development plans, annual evaluations, and other personnel records as appropriate for specific program needs and responsibilities of the school.
• Provide oversight for the promotion, tenure, and post‑tenure review process and recommend faculty reappointments, promotions, tenure, sabbatical leaves, committee appointments, and other teaching program assignments to the Provost within the parameters of the faculty contract.
• Participate in admissions activities, including orientation sessions, open houses, admissions days and other programs for prospective students.
• Handle student or faculty concerns and complaints.

• Periodically teach an in‑discipline course, schedule permitting and in consultation with the provost.
• Engage in appropriate development and fundraising activities.

• A doctoral degree in Engineering or closely related discipline and four years of managerial experience at the department chair level or above.
• Evidence of scholarship and pedagogical experience appropriate for appointment at the level of full Professor.
• Possess a strong awareness of the needs of students, faculty, the University and the community. Ability to relate to and work with students in various aspects of their academic pursuits. Proven ability to provide program leadership and development.
• Good interpersonal, management and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to…