ASSISTANT DEAN OF OUTREACH & DIVERSITY, College of Engineering, Administration
Boston University’s College of Engineering invites applications for THE ASSISTANT DEAN FOR OUTREACH AND DIVERSITY.
PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY
The College of Engineering (COE) at BU is a world-class college with an exceptional research and education record. BU’s rapidly growing and innovative College of Engineering, currently ranked 35th overall and 17th among private institutions, and in the top 15 in research funding per faculty member. The College currently consists of 150 faculty members, 85 staff members, 1,100 graduate students, and 1,800 undergraduates. BU has a lively, urban campus situated along the banks of the Charles River in Boston’s historic Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood.
Boston University is an AAU institution with a rich tradition dedicated to inclusion and social justice. We are proud that we were the first American university to award a Ph.D. to a woman and that Martin Luther King Jr. received his Ph.D. here. The College of Engineering includes diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as one of primary strategic goals. We create societal engineers who use their engineering foundations and other life-long attributes to prepare citizens to influence all facets of society’s grand challenges. The college has a sustained national impact broadening and building the diversity pipeline from K-12 schools into STEM majors and careers. We are dedicated to increasing the participation of all talented students and are committed to the pursuit of engineering by underrepresented groups at BU and beyond. We have designed and implemented programs to build and sustain a culture of inclusion, and to embrace the power of diversity and inclusion in both education and research.
ROLE OF THE POSITION
The Assistant Dean for Outreach and Diversity (ADOD) is the focal point for planning, developing, and implementing outreach and diversity programs and initiatives and is the primary contact on all related matters. This includes pursuing as a principal investigator external funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and industry. Specifically, the ADOD is a key member of the College’s leadership Executive Committee along with other Deans, Department Chairs, and Division Heads. The ADOD will oversee staff and students to
Required Skills
SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin at the end of August, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Materials are to be submitted via online application at ADOD Position. For assistance with BU's on-line applicant portal, contact BU Human Resources at (617) 353-2380 or hr@bu.edu.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin at the end of August, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Materials are to be submitted via online application at ADOD Position. For assistance with BU's on-line applicant portal, contact BU Human Resources at (617) 353-2380 or hr@bu.edu.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.