Dean - College of Engineering

Job Title:  Dean - College of Engineering

Posting End Date: December 2, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date: July 1, 2026

Required Degree: PhD

(Reminder: List required degree first, preferred degree second.)

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

Administrative experience in higher education commensurate with the position of dean.

Duties/Expectations: 

The dean will provide academic and executive leadership that promotes faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His gospel and restored Church, as well as excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship to achieve student outcomes and help fulfill the university's mission.

The dean will develop strategies to enhance the college's position of excellence throughout the world by developing initiatives that foster innovative and interdisciplinary research for the betterment of humankind, including in strategic communities worldwide. The dean will oversee innovations in academic programs with superb teaching that is enhanced through scholarship.

The dean will oversee faculty development, including the rank and status process, innovations in academic programs, and the operations and budgets of all departments, programs, and initiatives within the college, which comprise approximately 124 full-time faculty members and 72 staff/administrative employees.

The College of Engineering houses the following units: Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil & Construction Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Technology & Engineering Studies.

The College of Engineering offers 12 undergraduate programs and 12 graduate programs that combine a technically excellent education with the leadership skills necessary to tackle tomorrow's greatest engineering challenges. As an innovator in engineering education, the dean will foster the college's goal of cultivating men and women of faith, character, and technical expertise who will become exceptional leaders worldwide. These students produce creative work of consequence, gaining valuable experiences and marketable competencies.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application. Please also attach the individual contact information for three individuals who may be asked to submit letters of reference.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

Mission Alignment Statement

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball). 

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

Employment Requirements

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.