Dean, College of Business, Engineering and Technology

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Dean of the College of Business, Engineering & Technology

National University ("NU"), a private nonprofit leader among adult learners, seeks a Dean of the College of Business, Engineering & Technology (COBET) with a target appointment date of July 1, 2026. Founded in 1971 as an institution to serve veterans and other independent, post-traditional adult learners, NU is an innovator and pioneer in hybrid, on-line and on-site learning and among the largest open-access private institutions of higher education in California.

Today, NU enrolls over 40,000 students and has more than 245,000 alumni worldwide. Many graduates serve in helping sectors such as business, engineering, and technology. NU is a leading educator for U.S. military personnel, providing tuition discounts to active duty service members and their dependents. As the leading institution for educators in California, NU has recommended more candidates for California teaching credentials than any other university in the state.

NU’s 2028 strategic plan calls for the University to increase access to adult learners nationwide by offering a variety of programs asynchronously online; to reduce tuition until its most deserving students receive an education with no out-of-pocket costs; to implement “Whole Human Education” as an operational strategy to improve student success; to build an infrastructure to support innovative instruction; and to create a culture that attracts and retains top talent, including transparent communication and inclusion.

In this era of rapid technological and social change, our agility and tenacity enable us to deliver world-class educational experiences and the support systems our learners need to succeed. COBET empowers lifelong learners with credentials of value, meeting them wherever they are in their educational journey.

COBET is guided by our core values:
The Whole Human Ecosystem, Excellence Unconstrained by Convention, Multifaceted Perspectives, and a Future-Focused Mindset.

• The Whole Human Ecosystem – We put students first, recognizing their potential, acknowledging their life circumstances, and addressing the challenges they face. By offering Whole-Human Ecosystem, we create an ecosystem of support for our learners, enriching both their lives and society through meaningful higher education.
• Excellence, Unconstrained by Convention – COBET is a hub for innovation and student success. Grounded in academic rigor, we continuously evolve to meet the needs of our learners and the ever-changing demands of the global enterprise.
• Multifaceted Perspectives – A broad range of viewpoints, experiences, and expertise strengthens innovation and problem-solving. We foster collaboration, access, and team building across disciplines – bridging education, technology, entrepreneurialism, engineering, and global business – to drive meaningful impact in an interconnected world.
• Future-Focused Mindset – Our courses, programs, and student experiences prepare learners to lead today’s enterprises while envisioning and creating opportunities in emerging and yet-to-be-discovered markets. Our graduates are game changers who drive meaningful progress in society.

In 2023, the School of Business and Economics (SOBE) and the School of Technology and Engineering (SOTE) merged into a new College of Business, Engineering, and Technology (COBET), with the stated mission of providing workforce-relevant education.

COBET is one of six academic units at the university and is currently the second largest, enrolling over 10,000 students. The college offers 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees and is supported by three academic centers (including the Center for Cybersecurity, supporting its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency). Its academic team includes 68 full-time faculty and over 630 part-time faculty.

Programs and faculty are organized into four academic departments:
Engineering, Data and Computer Sciences;
Finance, Economics, Marketing, and Accounting;
Leadership, Management, and Human Capital; and Cybersecurity and…