Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas - United States
Texas State University invites applications and nominations for a nationally recognized scholar and administrator to lead the newly established Ingram College of Engineering as the founding Dean.
Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is a member of the Provost’s leadership team and serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the Ingram College of Engineering. This is a historic opportunity to launch a new college in a high-growth environment, building on more than 20 years of strong engineering development at Texas State University (TXST). The Dean is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision that continues the growth in the research portfolio, advances excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, promotes student success, and builds deep industry and philanthropic support for the Ingram College of Engineering, while effectively managing resources and personnel. The Dean will oversee a team of associate deans, chairs, and directors, as well as administrative staff that manages a wide range of support functions.
This opportunity comes amid extraordinary momentum across Texas State. The University enrolled more than 47,500 students in fall 2026, reported $196.4 million in research expenditures in 2026, and is investing $300 million over five years in research, faculty, and doctoral students. The Dean will capitalize on these investments to grow externally sponsored research, expand doctoral education, recruit and retain outstanding faculty, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen areas of research excellence.
The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and visible leader who can steward resources strategically, secure major philanthropic and industry investment, cultivate external partnerships, and advocate effectively for the College. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in a discipline represented within the College or a closely related field; possess a record meriting appointment as a tenured full professor; and demonstrate progressively responsible academic leadership experience. The next Dean will bring a strong commitment to research and teaching excellence, student success, shared achievement, and building an environment in which faculty, staff, and students can thrive.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be submitted to the WittKieffer Candidate Portal using the buttons above or below. Applicants should submit, as separate documents, a CV or résumé and a letter of interest that addresses the themes outlined in the leadership profile. WittKieffer is assisting Texas State University in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 19, 2027.
Nominations and inquiries can also be directed to Ryan Crawford, Sandra Chu, and Tyler Workman at [email protected].
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