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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Chemical and Biological Engineering - Department Head - 527594

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The University of Alabama is seeking a Department Head for the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, a role that requires a dynamic and visionary leader with a strong record in scholarship and teaching. The Department Head will lead the department during a period of growth and will have the opportunity to shape the future of the program while contributing to the college's ambitious initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the academic and administrative leader of the department

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

Advise both graduate and undergraduate research students supported by an extramurally funded research program

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

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

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

Qualification

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

Required

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution

10+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member in a Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related department

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

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

Preferred

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering from an accredited institution

Have 15+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution in a Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a 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

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