The University of Utah
Deadline: November 10, 2023
The University of Utah (“the U”) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering.
The president of the University of Utah, Dr. Taylor R. Randall, has a vision to position the U to become a top 10 public university with unsurpassed societal impact and to grow to more than $1 billion per year in research expenditures. The new Dean will be a critical part of this vision and will provide leadership for the Price College of Engineering aligned with the university’s ambitious goals. With investment from the U, a recent transformational gift supporting construction of a new state-of-the-art computing and engineering building, and the opportunity for continued appropriations from the State of Utah, the Price College of Engineering is uniquely situated for further growth to become one of the foremost engineering colleges in the country.
The new Dean will provide leadership for all aspects of the Price College of Engineering, establishing and implementing a bold strategic vision that will enhance undergraduate and graduate education, further strengthen the College’s research enterprise, drive interdisciplinary collaborations, and enhance the College’s global reputation. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with a record of promoting growth and excellence in education and research, fostering innovation, building effective partnerships internally and externally, increasing philanthropic support for the College, and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment.
More information about this leadership opportunity, including the minimum qualifications and desired experiences and attributes, can be found in the position profile located here:
Nominations and Applications
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by November 10, 2023. To apply for the Dean of the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering position, candidates are requested to submit the following: a curriculum vitae or resume; a letter of interest that addresses the leadership opportunities and desired experiences and attributes in this profile; and contact information for five references (to be contacted at a later date with candidate’s permission).
Application materials (Word or PDF) should be sent to: UtahDeanEng@agbsearch.com
Nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged. Please direct them to: UtahDeanEng@agbsearch.com or to one of the consultants listed below:
Kimberly Templeton, JD, Principal
kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com / (540) 761-9494
Nancy Targett, PhD, Executive Search Consultant
nancy.targett@agbsearch.com / (302) 233-5202
Frank Newton, EdD, Executive Search Consultant
frank.newton@agbsearch.com / (302) 943-1605
Lynn DellaPietra, PhD, Executive Search Associate
lynn.dellapietra@agbsearch.com / (202) 640-6723
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.