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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics - Department Head - 527593

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The University of Alabama is seeking a Department Head for the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. This role requires a dynamic leader to oversee the department's academic and administrative functions, contribute to its growth, and enhance its national reputation in aerospace engineering.

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Responsibilities

Serve as Department Head for a minimum of 5 years, with potential for renewal

Contribute to the life of the department, college, and university through research, teaching, and service

Maintain a high-quality, high-impact, scholarly productive research program

Teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as permitted by schedule and duties

Advise and mentor Ph.D. students

Provide service to the department, university, and broader scholarly community

Qualification

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering10+ years faculty experienceRecord of scholarshipHigh-quality researchAcademic leadership experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, astronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution

10+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member in an aerospace engineering or closely related department

A record consistent with appointment as a Full Professor in the UA Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

Significant record of scholarship in an engineering department with undergraduate and graduate degree programs

Preferred

Have 15+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member in an aerospace engineering or closely related department at a leading peer R1 university

Have a demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Academic leadership experience as an associate department head/chair, department head/chair, center director, or similar level of responsibility