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Search for the Inaugural Dean, School of Computing
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey
Stevens Institute of Technology, a premier, private research university known for its technological distinction and student-centric mission, seeks an innovative, visionary, and entrepreneurial leader to serve as the inaugural Dean of the School of Computing. The founding dean will have a unique opportunity to shape the school from its inception, infusing it with strategic direction, academic excellence, and a spirit of innovation. The new School of Computing represents an important milestone in Stevens' continued ascent as a national leader in technology-driven education and research. The School will be a forward‑looking academic unit that will serve as the university's hub for computing research, education, and innovation. Rooted in the understanding that computing now touches every area of human inquiry, the School will elevate interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, science, business, the arts, and the humanities, positioning Stevens at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital world.
Over the past decade, Stevens has experienced extraordinary transformation and momentum, ushering in an era of unprecedented growth, advancement, and institutional renewal. During this time, Stevens has seen dramatic gains across nearly every dimension. Demand has continued to accelerate, with undergraduate applications nearly tripling and enrollment rising 62%. This period is also marked by notable strides in student success, major expansion of faculty and research activity, strengthened financial foundations, and transformative campus development. Spending from research awards during FY24 totaled $63.8 million university-wide, up 23% from the previous year. New academic structures, pioneering curricular initiatives, and cutting‑edge research centers have further elevated Stevens' national and global visibility, earning top rankings for career outcomes, institutional excellence, and workplace culture. This remarkable trajectory provides a powerful platform for the launch of the School of Computing and the impactful leadership of its founding dean.
As the chief academic and administrative leader of the new School of Computing, the inaugural dean will define the School's identity, build its academic and research enterprise, and forge collaborations that position Stevens at the forefront of computing and interdisciplinary innovation. Stevens seeks a scholar and leader with the vision, operational strength, and enthusiasm to launch and grow a new school in an increasingly digital and AI‑driven world, elevating its visibility and cultivating partnerships that expand its reach and impact. The successful candidate will bring strategic, innovative, and entrepreneurial leadership, with experience creating new academic initiatives, managing growth effectively, and building structures that support long-term success.
Stevens has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in conducting this important search and to help identify outstanding candidates. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/stevens-institute-technology-school-computing/inaugural-dean.
The university is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
