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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Associate Dean, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering (Internal Applicants Only)

Apply now Job no: 500959
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, Managerial

Associate Dean, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as Associate Dean. This position supports the smooth and efficient operations of the College and serves as proxy for the Dean as required, while ensuring that academic policies and practices are efficiently implemented. The Associate Dean collaborates with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders to fulfill the College’s mission.

A hallmark of the College includes teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment. The Associate Dean will provide leadership that operationalizes this approach while ensuring that strategic initiatives that further College goals are being executed successfully.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

  • Development and implementation of new academic programs of strategic importance to the College’s future growth. The focus is on revenue generation and programs that center on industry participation, and across the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. spectrum. Program development with 3+1 and 2+2 academic partners are included in this activity. The maintenance of these programs is also part of the responsibilities.

  • Lead in assessment activities that promote academic excellence and growth, including but not limited to curriculum development and program evaluation.

  • Provide leadership and coordination of ABET accreditation activities for all programs across the College.

  • Collaborate with departments to develop strategies that will improve student retention and graduation rates. Partner with other units on campus to satisfy university retention and graduation goals.

Student Recruiting

  • Lead student recruiting activities for the College in collaboration with the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Admissions Office.

  • Manage first-year and transfer student recruiting, along with implementing strategies and activities which promote and sustain its success.
  • Provide leadership and representation in K-12 activities and Community College partnerships.

Student Affairs Leadership

  • Work collaboratively with offices within the University including but not limited to Registrar’s Office, Bursar’s Office, Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, Public Safety, Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety, Card Services, etc., to efficiently perform College business.

  • Liaison with Information Resources & Technology in support of state-of-the-art delivery in engineering education.

  • Foster an inclusive and supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students in undergraduate education.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in engineering or a closely related field.

  • A distinguished record of research and scholarship.

  • Experience with undergraduate education and student advising.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in new program development.

  • Knowledge of trends and challenges in engineering education and research.

How to Apply

Applications close: October 24, 2025  

For full consideration, applications should include:

  • Cover letter summarizing qualifications and statement of interest in the position
  • Current detailed CV

Applications are only accepted online at the Rowan University job site at the main Rowan Jobs site, or at this link:  https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

 

Salary & Benefits:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $185,000.00 When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.  

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).” 

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

 

NOTES: 

  • All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

 

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.