UCSB Engineering

Dean of the College of Engineering and Richard A. Auhll Professor

The University of California at Santa Barbara invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Engineering and Richard A. Auhll Professor. We seek an individual with an outstanding record of scholarly achievement who is appropriate for appointment as a full Professor and holder of an endowed chair in the UC system. We also seek an individual with vision and creative leadership abilities, demonstrated credentials in administration, and an established national and international reputation within the broader engineering community. The College of Engineering at UCSB has grown rapidly, both in the size and stature of our academic programs, and the successful applicant will be expected to provide the direction, inspiration and administrative ability to continue and expand upon these developments. In addition to the attributes mentioned above, desirable qualifications include: a broad appreciation and perspective for all fields of engineering and the physical and life sciences; experience in development; and a demonstrated ability to interface effectively with industrial, governmental and educational institutions. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, or service.

The College is renowned for its high level of collaborative activity, as exemplified by the large number of interdisciplinary research centers and interactions within both the College and the rest of campus. The College contains five academic departments: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Materials. Of its 146 faculty members, 27 are members of the National Academy of Engineering, 8 are members of the National Academy of Sciences, 3 are Fellows of the Royal Society, 2 are Nobel Laureates, 1 is a recipient of the Millennium Technology Prize, 1 is a recipient of the National Medal of Technology, and 1 is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Total annual extramural funding for research in the College has grown to over $57 million in 2007-2008.

All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in strictest confidence. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Screening will begin June 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest should be submitted to:

Professors Linda Petzold and Edward Kramer
Co-Chairs, Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Engineering
c/o Kathy Upton
Office of Academic Personnel
Cheadle Hall 4105
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2034

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