Chair, of Dept. Engineering and Technology, & Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Job no: 495659
Position type: Fulltime Administrator
Location: Richmond Campus
Division/Equivalent: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
School/Unit: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Department/Office: 220800 - Applied Engineering and Technology
Categories: College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
Title: Chair, of Dept. Engineering and Technology, & Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Position Type: Fulltime Administrator
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Posted Salary Grade: Chairs - 01
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Tim Ross
Job Summary/Basic Functions The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM) at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) invites applications and nominations for the combined position of Chair of the Department of Engineering and Technology, and the Director of the Manufacturing Engineering program (housed within the Dept. of Engineering and Technology). |
Minimum Qualifications Education: PhD is required in Manufacturing Engineering or a closely related field such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution. Experience: Relevant professional work experience. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to work with multiple constituencies.
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Preferred Qualifications: Experience in university academic leadership; experience with ABET accreditation; experience with EAC-ABET accreditation for new engineering programs. Credentials to be eligible for appointment at the rank of professor at EKU: demonstrated record of distinguished teaching, research/scholarship, and service; experience in curriculum development, program expansion, student recruitment and retention; faculty recruitment and development; fiscal management; a record of involvement in professional societies and community relations; experience with lean manufacturing; PE or PE-eligible. |
Sponsorship: {GenericListType_sponsorship}
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: Qualified candidates will submit the following documents to highlight their skills and experiences relevant to the desired and preferred qualifications: a letter describing the candidate’s interest in the combined chair/director role, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, an administrative / management philosophy, and a teaching philosophy.
Review of applications will begin on June 17, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
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