Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Fenster Hall

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Are you a current NJIT employee? Apply here through the Internal Jobs Hub. Title: Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) Reports To: Acting Dean, Newark College of Engineering Position Summary: About SAET: Founded in 2018, the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) is the newest academic unit within NJIT’s Newark College of Engineering (NCE). SAET serves approximately 1,000 students across 13 engineering and engineering technology undergraduate programs, with graduate offerings that include applied and research-based study in engineering, technology, and related fields. All baccalaureate programs are industry-focused, with several accredited by ABET and ATMAE. SAET is home to experiential initiatives using the NJIT Makerspace and workforce development efforts, emphasizing applied, reality-based learning. SAET advances innovative pedagogy, knowledge acquisition, and skill development across applied engineering, engineering technology, and industry-focused education. Learn more about SAET’s mission at: SAET-Mission . Explore SAET’s academic offerings at: SAET-Website . Position Summary: NJIT invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) and Chair of the Engineering Technology Department. This is a Professor-level appointment for a candidate with a strong record of research success, academic leadership, and program development in applied engineering or a closely related field. The Associate Dean will position SAET as a national leader in applied education and guide its continued growth in research, workforce development, and applied graduate education. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of working across multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary environments, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse disciplines. The Associate Dean will lead efforts to expand SAET’s graduate programs and articulate a compelling vision for growing SAET’s national reputation in applied education. Essential Functions: We are seeking candidates suitable for the rank of Full Professor with a demonstrated record of outstanding leadership and mentorship. Candidates should have strong knowledge of industry-focused education and engineering technology, along with an applied orientation in scholarship, teaching, and program development. The Associate Dean will be expected to build upon SAET's recognized strengths, recruit outstanding faculty, promote scholarly initiatives, facilitate internal and external research collaborations, maintain and further develop already strong relationships with industry, and oversee curriculum development. The person is expected to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment both within the school and college, and across the broader campus to: Provide strategic leadership to advance SAET’s academic and research missions. Position SAET as national leader in applied education, including engineering technology and industry-focused academic innovation. Strengthen partnerships with industry, government, and educational institutions. Expand SAET’s graduate programs in applied, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary , and transdisciplinary areas, including engineering education. Raise SAET’s visibility in national forums in applied education, engineering technology, and related emerging fields. Facilitate a research environment in the school with active collaborations with academia, industry, and government agencies. Foster excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly activity. Lead accreditation efforts and ensure continuous program recognition and improvement. Promote and support continued professional growth of faculty and staff and oversee recruitment of outstanding faculty and retention of faculty, staff, and students. Represent SAET to the university administration, other universit