Dean

The University of Massachusetts Lowell (“UMass Lowell”) seeks a visionary, collaborative, and inspirational leader for the position of Dean of the Francis College of Engineering (“FCOE” or “the College”). As one of the top 100 public universities in the country with deep and mutually reinforcing ties to the technological and cultural nexus of Greater Boston, UMass Lowell has enjoyed dramatic growth in student applications, research funding, and private giving over the past eight years. 

It is a propitious time to join the UMass Lowell community. For nearly two decades, the University has steadily increased its research collaborations with industry, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. With a research enterprise now approaching $120 million annually, the University is poised to achieve Research 1 (R1) status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, further cementing UMass Lowell’s reputation as one of the nation’s top research universities. Additionally, the University is working with the City of Lowell to dramatically scale up its base of corporate partnerships. The Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC) is at the heart of an economic transformation underway in Lowell and will support the needs of companies seeking to relocate to the city to work alongside university faculty, researchers, and students. The project is already supported by companies in robotics, engineering, biotech, technology, and cybersecurity. 

The Dean will be a collaborative leader with experience working in complex, multidisciplinary environments. They will be a visionary, institutional thinker who understands the importance of delivering a high quality engineering education to the students UMass Lowell serves. They will use their professional and administrative expertise to identify and pursue innovations in teaching, research, and application, and ensure that FCOE’s priorities align with the goals of the broader campus. 

Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed in confidence electronically below.

Pam Pezzoli and Micah Pierce are leading this search with Rafa Escobedo and Melissa Barravecchio. 

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.