Dean - College of Business and STEM

Robert Morris University (RMU) is seeking the dean for its newly formed College of Business and STEM. Launched in the Summer of 2024, the College of Business and STEM arose from RMU's strategic planning process and was enthusiastically accepted by students, faculty, and staff who are eager to be a part of RMU's bold new vision. The college is building an innovative and practical business and STEM education that will propel students into today's workforce.

Established in 1921, Robert Morris University is a career-oriented institution that offers a comprehensive student experience. Blending individualized academic assistance with hands-on learning opportunities, RMU helps students launch successful careers and fulfilling lives. The University is committed to lifelong career development and strives to become the preferred partner for professionals, corporations, and organizations throughout Pittsburgh and beyond. The beautiful campus is situated in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, surrounded by lush woodlands and rolling hills. The University educates over 3,800 students, including 2,900 undergraduates, across two newly formed colleges: the College of Business and STEM, and the College of Health and Human Sciences.

The appointment of an innovative and visionary President, Dr. Michelle Patrick, in 2022 and an experienced Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Joseph Zimmer, in 2023 has brought a new and dynamic energy to RMU. With the cabinet, this new leadership is reimagining the University and setting the stage for its second hundred years. As part of its strategic planning process, the Administration recently reorganized the University's academic divisions into two Colleges to be led by two experienced deans. Each College houses three academic schools. Department heads in each school report directly to the Dean. With this organization it is felt that the promotion, marketing and growth of the colleges, the schools and their programs will not be impeded.

While provisionally named the College of Business and STEM, it is anticipated that a more fitting name will be selected once the new dean is in place. The College consists of the Rockwell School of Business, the School of Engineering and Science, and the School of Data, Intelligence, and Technology. It will center and strengthen the business and STEM education as the foundation for academic innovation, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and elevation of each student's potential.

The incoming dean will be an integral and vital part of RMU's leadership team, reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. The dean will cultivate the innovative and growth-minded culture of the College, serving as an adaptable and future-focused leader who can lead the College to respond to the changing world of higher education. They will champion student and faculty success in all they do, working collaboratively across campus to identify new partnerships. The dean will be a strong advocate for the College, engaging external partners on behalf of the College, stewarding and creating new relationships in the community that lead to philanthropic support, and learning and career opportunities for students.

The candidate will have a successful record of academic administrative leadership experience within a complex organization. The dean will be an authentic and passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion across student, faculty, and staff communities. They will be a strong listener and possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all constituencies. The successful candidate will have earned a doctorate from an accredited institution in one of the academic disciplines in the College and possess the credentials that would qualify them for the rank of non-probationary professor in one of the departments of the College at the time of their appointment.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.

WittKieffer is assisting Robert Morris University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 22, 2025.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Jeff Compher and Julia Bradley

RMUBusinessSTEMDean@wittkieffer.com

Robert Morris University complies with all applicable laws in all aspects of employment with regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or non-job-related disability.

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