Gonzaga University seeks a visionary, collaborative leader to serve as dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

It is a time of great momentum for engineering and applied science at Gonzaga. In 2022, the university unveiled the Bollier Center for Integrated Science and Engineering, elevating STEM education and ushering in a new era of collaboration and real-world problem-solving at Gonzaga.

In 2024, Gonzaga established the Institute for Informatics and Applied Technology, which is driving interdisciplinary, human-centered education and innovation at the intersection of data, AI, and the arts and sciences.

In the last year, Gonzaga launched the Center for Materials Research; a state-of-the-art Biomedical Engineering Laboratory; new academic programs in data science and cybersecurity; and the GRO-MECS program, an initiative to ignite greater student interest in STEM fields while providing high-impact experiential learning opportunities.

Faculty and students benefit from transformative industry partnerships, including Gonzaga's leadership in the Inland Northwest Tech Hub in collaboration with Boeing, NASA, and SpaceX, among other partners.

Building on these accomplishments, the next dean will develop a compelling vision for the future of SEAS and advance a strategy that elevates the school's standing and maximizes its impact. This effort will leverage Gonzaga's strengths as a liberal arts institution anchored by exceptional teaching and its Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic mission to further distinguish SEAS as an exemplar of innovation for the common good.

The dean must balance academic excellence with practical application, honoring the school's history and traditions while pushing boldly into the future. An earned terminal degree in a STEM field and qualifications that merit an appointment as a full professor with tenure are required.

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The dean will join Gonzaga at an exciting time. Dr. Katia Passerini took office as the university's 27th president in July. Only the second layperson to serve in the role since Gonzaga's founding, President Passerini leads the university in educating undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students for lives of leadership that benefits humanity.

Gonzaga University is a nationally ranked liberal arts university rooted in the Pacific Northwest with academic experiences and connections that span the globe. It enrolls nearly 7,500 students across seven colleges and schools. Committed to the Jesuit tradition of developing the whole person, Gonzaga prepares students for lives of leadership and service to others.

WittKieffer is supporting Gonzaga in this search. Candidates should provide a CV and letter of interest using WittKieffer's candidate portal. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received by January 16, 2026. Candidates will be considered until an appointment is made. Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to Philip Tang and Sarah Seavey at GonzagaSEASDean@wittkieffer.com.

The salary range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000. Appointment at or near the top of the range will be reserved for candidates with exceptional qualifications and demonstrated leadership excellence. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.





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