Dean - School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment #DS9964

About the role

The Dean of the School of Transportation and Heavy Equipment, STHE, reports directly to the Vice Provost and serves as the unit's senior academic leader. The School includes programs in Automotive Service Technologies and Diesel and Heavy Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for the School's personnel, academic offerings, resources, and facilities.
• Represents the School and the institution with internal and external stakeholders and advances its academic mission and priorities.
• Serves approximately 255 students as of Fall 2025, delivering hands-on learning in industry-aligned facilities with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
• Collaborates with national industry partners, including Ford, General Motors, Caterpillar, Komatsu, and North American Equipment Dealers Association, and incorporates paid internships with sponsoring dealerships.
• Advances student success while meeting critical workforce needs in transportation and heavy equipment sectors regionally and nationally.

Requirements

• Should possess the credentials necessary to qualify as a faculty member for one of the School’s programs; graduate degree(s) highly preferred.
• Experience in higher education administration preferred.
• Postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with distinct constituencies.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduate degree(s) highly preferred.
• Experience: Five or more years of progressive experience in collaborative management and leadership.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Ability to plan, organize, and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with technology.
• Ability to research and interpret federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing higher education; comprehension of land-grant colleges and universities preferred.
• Ability to effectively engage community and industry leaders and alumni.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with and promote various populations.
• Superior interpersonal skills—including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Pay

Commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.