College of Engineering Dean Search

Position Announcement

San José State University (SJSU) seeks a bold, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as the next dean of the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering.

Reporting to the Provost, the dean serves as the senior administrator for the College of Engineering, providing leadership and direction for all the College’s programs and 10 departments. The dean must work effectively with departments, faculty, staff, and other senior administrators to define, articulate, and successfully implement an innovative and distinctive vision for the College and strive to grow as a national and international leader for engineering in the 21st century. The dean oversees a college budget of approximately $39 million.

As a member of the Provost’s Academic Affairs Leadership Team, the dean brings the College’s voice to university-wide decisions and is responsible for leadership of the College’s strategic planning, student success efforts, accreditation, enrollment, academic program planning, assessment of curriculum and instruction, recruitment and evaluation of faculty and staff, professional development and research support, budgeting and management of funds, and the allocation and use of facilities. Read more here.

Leadership Profile

Nominations and How to Apply

SJSU has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.

For best consideration, please apply by Friday, January 22, 2027. Submit inquiries, nominations, and applications below. Applicants may also complete a Voluntary Self Identification Form for Executives to assist the CSU system’s recruitment efforts and workforce diversity.

Inquiries can be directed to: Cati Mitchell-Crossley, Managing Partner, Luciano Zuniga, Senior Associate, and Rachel Banderob, Senior Search Coordinator

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Timeline

Early Novemer 2026 - Position Posting
January 22, 2027 - Application Deadline (for full consideration)
Week of February 8, 2027 - Semifinalists Interviews
Late February - Early March 2027 - Finalist Campus Interviews

*Schedule subject to change

Search Committee 2026-27

Committee Chair: Hohyun Lee

  • Shinika Balasundar, Graduate Student, Computer Engineering
  • Peggy Boylan-Ashraf, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Engineering
  • Winncy Du, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
  • Sandy Jacobs-Tolle, Dean’s Office Support Coordinator
  • Crist Khachikian, Dean, College of Graduate Studies and VP for Research and Innovation
  • Hohyun Lee, Chair, Mechanical Engineering
  • Judy Nagai, VP for University Advancement and CEO of the Tower Foundation
  • David Parent, Chair, Electrical Engineering
  • Anand Ramasubramanian, Chair, Chemical & Materials Engineering

Committee Support:

People & Culture: Steven Lee, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Office of the Provost: Jessica Larsen, Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller Executive Search Partner: