Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Dean, Graduate Studies & Research
Position Class Type
Regular
Position Type
Staff
Other Position Information
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status
Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week
Posting Text
Preferred Qualifications
โข At least 3 years of administrative experience in higher education and/or research administration;
โข A record of developing new graduate programs and/or expanding existing programs;
โข Significant leadership experience in research and grant administration at the department level and/or higher;
โข Experience in working with industry partners;
โข Experience recruiting international graduate students.
Job Specific Required Qualifications
โข An earned doctorate in an engineering or science field, or equivalent terminal degree;
โข A proven track-record of research and teaching commensurate with an appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the University's departments;
โข Effective leadership, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
โข Significant experience working with graduate students and promoting graduate education;
โข Knowledge of funding sources and regulatory issues related to grant funding;
โข A proven track-record in obtaining substantial external funding to support research;
โข Successful experience in budget management and in planning;
Posting Information
Posting Number
SP00476
Posting Date
02/27/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit (1) letter of interest fully describing qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications; (2) detailed CV; and (3) the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five professional references who may be contacted.