School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Search

The search for Gonzaga University's School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean is currently underway. The School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) has played a defining role at Gonzaga University since it was first established as the School of Engineering in 1934 with an inaugural class of 31 students. Today, the school enrolls more than 850 students and accounts for approximately 15% of undergraduate students at Gonzaga, which is one of only four Jesuit universities in the West with an accredited engineering program. SEAS has developed a regional and national reputation for high-quality engineering instruction coupled with the essential elements of a Jesuit education. The school is ranked No. 21 for Undergraduate Engineering and No. 14 for Civil Engineering (non-doctorate) by U.S. News & World Report.  

About the School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Position

Gonzaga University seeks a visionary and collaborative leader committed to academic excellence and student success to serve as the next dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). 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. The vision and strategy will leverage Gonzaga’s historical 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.

For more information about the position and the application process, visit WittKieffer.

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About the School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Search Committee 

• Search Committee Chair
  •  Jacquie Van Hoomissen, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
• School of Engineering and Applied Science Faculty/Staff
  • Marc Baumgardner, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • Brooke Colburn, M.S., Lecturer, Engineering Management
  • Harman Khare, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
  • Vladimir Labay, Ph.D., Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Mark Muszynski, Ph.D., P.E., Professor and Chair, Civil Engineering
  • Joan Sarles, M.Ed., Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs & Professional Advisor, SEAS
  • Yanping Zhang, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Computer Science
•  Gonzaga Community
• Charmayne Adams, Ph.D., LIMHP (NE), Assistant Dean, Student Health, Counseling & Wellness, Student Affairs
• Juanessa Walsh, MBA, University Advancement
• Jay Yang, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Informatics and Applied Technology
• Board of Trustees
  • John Bollier, Board of Trustees
• Gonzaga University Board of Members
  • Tim Breen, S.J., MASAA, Board of Members