Bradley University invites nominations and applications in its search for a visionary, multidisciplinary leader to serve as Dean of the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology (CCET). The College is proud of its commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education with an emphasis on preparing students to face the engineering and technical challenges of the twenty-first century through engaging classroom, laboratory, practicum, and co-curriculum experiences. In 2019, Bradley opened the Business and Engineering Convergence Center, which serves as the home of the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology.
The Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology serves a vibrant community of students through seven undergraduate majors, three minors, and six master’s degree programs. The College serves 687 undergraduate students and 25 graduate students. The College is committed to providing transformative learning experiences across diverse contexts, environments, and modalities, fostering innovation, creativity, and career readiness. Organized into four academic departments, Civil Engineering and Construction; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology; and Mechanical Engineering, the College is supported by 32 full-time faculty members, including 28 tenured or tenure-track faculty, and 10 professional staff members dedicated to student success and academic excellence.
Bradley University is a mid-sized, private, top-10 Midwest Regional University in Peoria, Illinois, which offers students the opportunities and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experiences of a smaller university. Bradley enrolls nearly 4,000 students (approximately 3,200 undergrads, and 767 graduate students), employs approximately 1,000 people, has an annual operating budget of $160 million and an endowment of $405 million.
Located in the heart of the Midwest, Peoria offers the best of both worlds: abundant career opportunities and an affordable, high-quality lifestyle. The region continues to attract new employers and create jobs in growing industries like advanced manufacturing and clean energy, while maintaining a cost of living that’s about 9% below the national average. Whether you’re looking for vibrant city living or a quiet neighborhood, Greater Peoria offers a place to call home, along with world-class healthcare, excellent schools, and easy access to destinations across the country and around the world.
A complete Leadership Profile with additional information can be found above.
Application should be received by January 8, 2027, for full consideration. The committee will review application materials until the position is filled.
The application must include:
The above materials are to be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search Portal here: Bradley University-Dean of the Caterpillar College of Engineering & Technology
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held strictly confidential; references will not be contacted without the applicant’s permission. Inquiries and nominations should be sent to BUdeanengineering@agbsearch.com or directed to:
Concetta M. Stewart, Ph.D.
Principal
concetta.stewart@agbsearch.com
Jerry Gilbert, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
jerry.gilbert@agbsearch.com
Bradley University is an equal-opportunity institution. We do not discriminate against any person in employment, personnel relations, admission, or services because of the person's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran per applicable federal, state and local laws. The College complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-318), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (P.L. 101- 336).
