Dean, Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer and spokesperson for the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing. The Dean will lead the College through the process of articulating and implementing a new strategic plan that will refine the identity and vision, and strengthen external partnerships to advance academic excellence and nourish community partnerships to promote research, community engagement and economic development.

The Dean will serve as a strong advocate for the College, its faculty, and its students and work towards strengthening inter-disciplinary efforts within the University and other community partners within the State of Georgia. In addition, the Dean will also promote the College’s outstanding academic reputation both inside and outside the University through interactions with local, regional, national, and worldwide constituencies to further advance the College image globally.

In their role, the Dean will serve as a dynamic, collegial, and collaborative leader and must be prepared to join an innovative and forward-looking administration dedicated to enhancing the College’s current capabilities and impact within the region. As a result of their rapid growth, Southeast Georgia and Savannah are home to a dynamic economy and expanding industrial infrastructure, and the Dean will be in the unique position to lead the AEPCEC and University’s efforts toward playing a central role in the future growth of the region and the state of Georgia. As its most ardent champion, the Dean must tirelessly endeavor to strengthen an organization committed to its mission to prepare students to be productive citizens and contributing members of an ever-changing and complex society.