Missouri University of Science and Technology · 1 week ago
DEPARTMENT CHAIR OF MINING AND EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERING #00096604
Rolla, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMissouri University of Science and Technology is seeking a dynamic leader for the position of Department Chair and Professor of Mining and Explosives Engineering. The role involves guiding the department's growth, advancing education and research, and leading a team of faculty and staff in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
Guide the department into its next phase of growth and impact
Advance mining and explosives engineering education and research
Lead the research enterprise of the department
Foster interdisciplinary research/education and mentoring of students, staff, and faculty
Represent the department in both academic and industry research settings
Participate in fundraising and/or corporate development activities
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have a PhD in Mining Engineering or a closely related field preferentially holding a tenured faculty appointment at a peer or peer-plus university
Other requirements include a strong publication record and evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Preferred
Experience leading an academic organization in the role of department chair, associate chair, assistant chair, program director, or other similar leadership experience
A commitment to student success
An internationally recognized reputation in mining engineering or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated success as a collaborative researcher, evidenced by a combination of published papers and strong record of externally funded projects from government and/or industry
Demonstrated success as an effective teacher and passion for engineering education evidenced by a combination of student evaluation scores, peer reviews, or other markers of quality instruction
A willingness to travel for the benefit of the department, including alumni development
Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting
Ability to represent the department in both academic and industry research settings
Evidence of fostering interdisciplinary research/education and mentoring of students, staff, and faculty from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Experience in fundraising and/or corporate development activities
A demonstrated record of ethical performance
A passion for nurturing the careers of others and other tangible demonstrations of servant leadership
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
Missouri University of Science and Technology
A public institution located in Rolla, Missouri focused on engineering, computing, mathematics, and the sciences.
Founded in 2014
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
2023-06-22Grant
Leadership Team
DongHyun (Bill) Kim
Assistant Professor
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