The Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean and Southern Company Chair of the College of Engineering. Applications, inquiries, and nominations are invited.
The Georgia Institute of Technology ("Georgia Tech", "The Institute" or "Institute") is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. Georgia Tech has instructional sites in Metz, France, and Savannah, Georgia, and has facilitated research collaborations across the globe. The Institute serves more than 56,700 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, liberal arts, and lifetime learning. It has been the nation’s fastest-growing public university over the past decade and is the largest in the state.
The Georgia Tech College of Engineering is a nationally renowned leader in engineering education and research, offering more than 50 degree tracks across eight schools and preparing students to become innovative, globally minded leaders. Located in the heart of Atlanta—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers—the College combines the resources of a major research university with unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning, entrepreneurship, and international experiences. Its students benefit from world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, and a strong culture of innovation that empowers them to design solutions to global challenges and launch impactful careers in engineering and beyond.
The College of Engineering is consistently ranked among the country’s top 10 engineering institutions and has a reputation as a global leader and innovator. Because of its high academic quality and relatively low cost, Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering is cited as one of the best values in American higher education by publications such as the Fiske Guide to Colleges, the Princeton Review, and the Kiplinger Business Magazine. The undergraduate engineering program at the College ranked 3rd in the 2026 America’s Best Colleges edition of U.S. News & World Report (published in September 2025), and 1st among public universities. The College is home to the nation's top-ranked undergraduate programs in biomedical, environmental, and industrial engineering. For the 14th year in a row, all 11 of the College’s graduate programs are ranked in the nation’s top 10 in the U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings. The College is No. 4 nationally, and second among public universities.
The next Dean of the Georgia Tech College of Engineering will serve as the chief academic officer for the nation’s largest engineering program, working collaboratively with associate deans and school chairs while providing leadership to nearly 500 faculty members, more than 500 staff, and over 21,000 students. The institute seeks visionary leadership to advance its strategic priorities, including driving innovation, strengthening interdisciplinary research, and ensuring the Institute remains at the forefront of engineering education in an era shaped by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Key ambitions include broadening access for students, deepening industry partnerships, and expanding community engagement across Georgia. The Dean will foster entrepreneurship, enhance translational research, and amplify the College’s national visibility while securing resources and support for College priorities.
Students are the number one priority. The College seeks to further enrich the student experience through innovative hands-on learning opportunities, support structures, and industry-connected pathways. Equally essential is cultivating an environment where faculty, staff, and students are empowered and thrive. Priorities include recruiting and retaining exceptional talent, ensuring exceptional mentorship and professional development, and effectively managing growth. A commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, operational excellence, and strong cross-campus collaboration underpins these efforts, ensuring the College can scale effectively while maintaining excellence.
Credentials that merit appointment as a full, tenured professor in a discipline represented within the College of Engineering are required. The next Dean must be deeply committed to collaboration and the promotion and development of education and research programs that improve the human condition through advanced science and technology.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile which can be found below.
WittKieffer is assisting Georgia Tech in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 11, 2026.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to: Suzanne Teer and Cathryn Davis at [email protected] or through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking on the buttons below.
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