Virginia Tech · 3 months ago
Department Head - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveVirginia Tech is a leading global research institution, and they are seeking a visionary leader for the position of Department Head in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The Department Head will advance the department's reputation, oversee its mission, and foster excellence in research and education while strengthening partnerships and catalyzing program growth.
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Responsibilities
Serve as an integral member of the College of Engineering leadership team, advocating for the department to university administration and external stakeholders
Provide substantive oversight in leading and executing the department’s mission
Foster excellence in research, education, mentoring, and service
Strengthen internal and external partnerships
Support innovation and industry connections across all program areas
Catalyze growth of undergraduate and graduate programs
Cultivate the department’s collaborative and supportive culture
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree, with at least one degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field
Professional qualifications and experience should be consistent with the requirements for appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure
Preferred
Demonstrated intellectual leadership and administrative skills in an academic/university environment or equivalent, such as leadership in professional organizations or activities
Demonstrated commitment to all three aspects of our land-grant mission of education, research, and service/outreach
Experience growing undergraduate and/or graduate programs
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and clearly at all levels
Experience in inspiring, mentoring, and fostering the success of faculty, staff, and students
Demonstrated ability for transparent decision-making and bringing people together to collaborate on and execute a shared strategic vision
Experience with financial management and fund-raising in an academic setting
Demonstrated ability to strengthen and grow internal and external partnerships
National or international recognition for scholarly, professional, or leadership contributions in CEE or a closely related field
A professional engineering (P.E.) registration and/or similar certification in a specialty-engineering field
Company
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
Founded in 1872
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.09MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M
Leadership Team
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Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
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