THE SEARCH
Howard University, a comprehensive, research-intensive historically Black private University, seeks an inspirational and collaborative leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA). Howard provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential. The University is also dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are committed to the development of distinguished, historically aware, and compassionate graduates through their teaching, research, and service. In 2025, Howard is expecting to be classified as the only HBCU to be designated as a Research 1 institution, a distinction enjoyed by less than four percent of universities in the nation and an indication of its impressive and rapidly growing research portfolio.
Established in 1907, the College of Engineering and Architecture at Howard University has a mission to educate students by developing their intellectual abilities and personal growth, instill in them a profound commitment to service and ethical decision-making, and advance knowledge through impactful research and creative work. Ranked among the top producers of African American engineers, CEA prepares its graduates to make significant contributions to the nation’s productivity and technological advancement undergirded by core values of community and professional service, ethical responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
CEA prides itself on providing its approximately 1,200 undergraduate and 110 graduate students with a hands-on education that prepares them to become informed citizens, broadly educated in the humanities and social sciences and prepared to practice in a variety of areas within the fields of engineering, architecture and computer science. CEA’s faculty are committed to providing their students with a world class education and preparing them to be at the forefront of their respective disciplines upon graduation. With the help and generosity of CEA alumni and friends, corporate and industry partners, and philanthropic donors, the College takes pride in being able to support its students in achieving their academic pursuits through numerous merit and need-based scholarships.
Reporting to the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Howard, the Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer at the College of Engineering and Architecture. The Dean will be responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial health of the College and will promote a culture of innovation and excellence, enhancing CEA’s position as an eminent college of engineering and architecture that provides a world-class education to students, conducts groundbreaking research across disciplines, and engages with partners across the nation and world. The Dean must be a collaborative leader, inspiring champion, and a relationship developer working with alumni, industry, and donors to generate support and excitement for its endeavors and continued growth.
Howard University has retained the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller to assist with this important search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed to the search firm in confidence, as indicated at the end of this document.
APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS
Howard University has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this important recruitment. Review of applications, nominations, and inquiries will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made. For full consideration, application materials should be received by March 4, 2025. Howard University is committed to equity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds. All inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including curriculum vitae and letters of interest responding to the position priorities outlined above) should be submitted via Isaacson, Miller’s website to: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/howard-university-college-engineering-and-architecture/dean
Greg Esposito, Partner
Ernest Brooks, Partner
David Grimes, Senior Associate
Isaacson Miller, Inc.
Howard University considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate based on gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
