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As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Dean of the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.

Marian University – Indianapolis invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the next Dean of the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering. Founded in 2022, the School of Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer and mechanical engineering as well as engineering physics. A new 70,000 square foot state-of-the-art, award-winning engineering building was opened in August 2023. The E. S. Witchger School of Engineering is advised by a prolific Board of Visitors consisting of industry leaders and executives. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer and Provost, the Dean will work closely with the faculty, staff, industry, and community leaders to create and implement a bold vision for the future of the School of Engineering and achieve its commitment to academic excellence.

Marian University is a distinguished Midwestern university founded in 1937 by the Sisters of Saint Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. Marian is proud to be the only Catholic university in Indianapolis and central Indiana and is in a strong position for continued success and furthering its outstanding reputation. The institution has achieved tremendous growth, currently serving the largest enrollment in University history, with over 3,700 full-time equivalent students, including more than 2,600 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students. Home to only one of two medical schools in Indiana, a top 10 Catholic business school, and the renown Klipsch Educators College, Marian is dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions, offering a multitude of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in liberal arts, sciences, business, education, medicine, and nursing.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who combines exemplary academic achievements in engineering with significant professional experience, strategic leadership ability, collegiality, collaborative and creative energy, and strong communication skills, as well as exhibiting a genuine passion for the mission of the School and the University. This position offers the opportunity to shape a new and innovative School of Engineering; to help create the School’s vision and direction; and build a successful record of achievement in teaching, external relations, and scholarship.  The new Dean is expected to take office by June 1, 2025 (or earlier).

For more information about this position, the University, qualifications, as well as the application process, please review the full Position Profile.

Dean of the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering Prospectus

All inquiries or nominations may be sent to EGRDean_Search@marian.edu. Please include the nominee’s name, position, employer, and email address. For additional information about the institution, please visit https://www.marian.edu. For full consideration by the search committee, applications should be submitted by Monday, December 15, 2024.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.