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University of Pittsburgh · 2 months ago

Department Chair - Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Department Chair and Professor for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. The successful applicant will have a vision for the future of the department and a plan to realize that vision, along with a strong record in research and educational excellence.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct high-quality sponsored research

Produce impactful publications in leading journals

Demonstrate commitment to educational excellence at undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels

Develop a vision and plans for advancing the MEMS department

Qualification

Sponsored researchImpactful publicationsEducational excellenceLeadership skillsMulti-disciplinary focus

Required

Qualified for appointment as a tenured, full professor in the Swanson School of Engineering

Established record of conducting high-quality sponsored research

Producing impactful publications in leading journals

Demonstrating a proven commitment to educational excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees

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