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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 15 hours ago

The Grainger College of Engineering: Head & Professor - Materials Science and Engineering

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $300K/yr

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a distinguished scholar to serve as the next Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. This role involves leading faculty in research, teaching, and public service while engaging with industry and overseeing administrative functions.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Leading faculty in research, teaching, and public service

Engaging with industry, government labs, private foundations, and alumni

Overseeing administrative, budgetary, and promotion decisions

Articulate and implement a compelling vision for the future of MatSE at Illinois

Develop and implement plans for scholarly excellence

Innovate and maintain cutting-edge curricula and research collaborations

Foster a supportive environment for faculty and staff development

Build connections with industry and research institutes

Engage actively with students and alumni to celebrate and leverage their contributions

Lead fundraising efforts and establish strategic partnerships

Promote and engage the department community of students, faculty and staff

Qualification

Ph.D.Research leadershipVisionary leadershipCurriculum developmentIndustry engagementPublic serviceFaculty developmentStudent engagementFundraisingStrategic partnerships

Required

Earned Ph.D

Scholarly record commensurate with the level of a full professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Renowned reputation in research

Dynamic leader who can balance administrative duties with visionary leadership

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

A retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees

http://illinois.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Robert Whitmore

Co-Founder | Evolution & Impact of Societies in Africa | *EISA*

Shelley Giordano

Co-Founder Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning University of Illinois

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