California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Dean of the College of Engineering
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), a distinguished public undergraduate and master’s level institution located in San Luis Obispo, California, seeks a strategic, visionary, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Engineering (CENG). The CENG offers a wide range of highly ranked programs across engineering and computer science that provide students with an outstanding applied education through its renowned Learn by Doing mission.
Founded in 1901 as one of 22 universities in the California State University (CSU) system, Cal Poly is a coastal campus located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It also includes the newly integrated Cal Poly Solano campus in Vallejo, California, which houses Cal Poly Maritime Academy. Cal Poly has consistently been named the best public masters‑level university in the West by U.S. News and World Report and Forbes Top Colleges, and Money magazine gave Cal Poly a 5‑star ranking, placing it among the top 34 universities nationwide.
Through its Learn by Doing philosophy, Cal Poly prepares students to be leaders and problem solvers. The College of Engineering is central to this mission, allowing students to innovate, design, and create sustainable solutions to real‑world challenges. The College offers 14 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs across engineering and computer science disciplines, all emphasizing hands‑on learning and practical experience.
As the Dean, you will build on the College’s success while advancing Cal Poly’s distinct mission and vision of becoming the nation’s premier comprehensive polytechnic university. You will lead the Faculty, Students, and Staff through a period of significant growth and change, including projected enrollment increases. Key responsibilities include:
Developing and executing an ambitious strategic vision for the College.
Attracting, retaining, and developing high‑quality faculty, staff, and students who reflect California’s demographics.
Securing facilities, support structures, and financial resources necessary to sustain academic excellence and growth.
Fostering industry and community partnerships to align curriculum with workforce needs.
Providing stability and encouraging innovation during rapid change in higher education.
The anticipated compensation for the position is $300‑350K plus supplemental compensation. Cal Poly has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. For more details, including the full position profile, visit https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/cal-poly-slo-engineering/dean. All applications (including CV and cover letter) should be submitted through the Cal Poly portal at https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/553016/dean-college-of-engineering.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory or preferential treatment, segregation, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community that fosters an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. Through academic programs, student organizations, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. We strive to advance knowledge and empower individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
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Founded in 1901 as one of 22 universities in the California State University (CSU) system, Cal Poly is a coastal campus located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It also includes the newly integrated Cal Poly Solano campus in Vallejo, California, which houses Cal Poly Maritime Academy. Cal Poly has consistently been named the best public masters‑level university in the West by U.S. News and World Report and Forbes Top Colleges, and Money magazine gave Cal Poly a 5‑star ranking, placing it among the top 34 universities nationwide.
Through its Learn by Doing philosophy, Cal Poly prepares students to be leaders and problem solvers. The College of Engineering is central to this mission, allowing students to innovate, design, and create sustainable solutions to real‑world challenges. The College offers 14 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs across engineering and computer science disciplines, all emphasizing hands‑on learning and practical experience.
As the Dean, you will build on the College’s success while advancing Cal Poly’s distinct mission and vision of becoming the nation’s premier comprehensive polytechnic university. You will lead the Faculty, Students, and Staff through a period of significant growth and change, including projected enrollment increases. Key responsibilities include:
Developing and executing an ambitious strategic vision for the College.
Attracting, retaining, and developing high‑quality faculty, staff, and students who reflect California’s demographics.
Securing facilities, support structures, and financial resources necessary to sustain academic excellence and growth.
Fostering industry and community partnerships to align curriculum with workforce needs.
Providing stability and encouraging innovation during rapid change in higher education.
The anticipated compensation for the position is $300‑350K plus supplemental compensation. Cal Poly has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. For more details, including the full position profile, visit https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/cal-poly-slo-engineering/dean. All applications (including CV and cover letter) should be submitted through the Cal Poly portal at https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/553016/dean-college-of-engineering.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory or preferential treatment, segregation, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community that fosters an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. Through academic programs, student organizations, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. We strive to advance knowledge and empower individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
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