New Jersey Institute of Technology · 2 months ago
Professor and Chair of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Department
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $260K/yrNew Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is seeking a Professor and Chair of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Department. The role involves leading the department's vision, coordinating educational and research activities, and recruiting top students and faculty while contributing to the college's overall development and success.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and advancing of a compelling vision for the MIE department, aligned with the strategic plan of the university
Coordinate and lead the educational activities of the department, including curriculum development, effective and efficient curriculum delivery, and educational innovation
Coordinate and lead the development of the department’s research agenda, joint efforts to secure intramural and extramural research support, and improvements of the research infrastructure
Coordinate and lead recruiting of students to the department’s programs at all levels, including high quality Ph.D. candidates
Supervise the search and recruiting of new faculty members, including high-potential researchers in growing areas
Serve as an effective and productive liaison to the university’s administration, research funding agencies, policy making bodies, and industry
Serve as an engaged member of the dean’s leadership team, contributing to the overall development of the college’s resources, direction, and success
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a closely-related area. Professional and personal attributes that merit academic appointment at the Full Professor level
Significant experience in academic teaching and a commitment to high-quality education. Interest in advancing engineering education programs, new pedagogical methods, and new modes of education delivery
A proven record of scholarship, demonstrating the ability to attract external research support, educate and mentor graduate students, develop and publish original findings, and exhibit intellectual leadership in the profession
A record of excellent leadership and management skills suitable for the leader of a world-class research and education program
A record of professional engagement with organizations such as professional associations, industrial corporations, government labs, decision-making/policy bodies and multi-university centers
The ability to work and collaborate with groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of origins, viewpoints, and objectives
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position
Company
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Founded in 1881
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.99MKey Investors
National Science FoundationU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-09Grant· $6M
2023-01-18Grant· $1.3M
2022-08-29Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Joyoung Lee
Associate Professor
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