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Job Opportunity: Engineering Department Chair:Rice UniversityJob description:Engineering Department ChairBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.East Carolina University requires candidates to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, a list of three references, including contact information, online, Additional Documents #1: Scholarship statement describing the candidate's interests and plans for teaching research, and student engagement, and Additional Document #2: leadership abilities statement that describes the candidate's administrative/leadership abilities philosophy, vision for the department, and thoughts related to the goals and priorities described earlier.3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the People Admin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Turrochelle McEachern ECU College of Engineering and Technology, 1000 E. 5th Street, Mail stop 507, Greenville, NC 27858. The candidate of choice will also be required to provide an original transcript. Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Qin Ding (dingq@ecu.edu), Search Committee Chair. candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Engineering Department Chair Position Number ENGR -Chair-2025 Vacancy Open to ECU Employees Department AAH College of Engineering and Tech Department Homepage https://cet.edu/engineering/ Advertising Department COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Department Chair Working Title Engineering Department Chair Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. income offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC income administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Faculty (Teaching) Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Department of Engineering is a unit of the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at East Carolina University. The department offers three degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited), a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. As of Fall 2024, the department consists of 25 full-time faculty members and two staff members, plus an enrollment of 427 undergraduate and 11 graduate students. Job tasks The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) will conduct an ECU-internal search to fill the position of chair at the rank of Professor, with anticipated start date on or before January 1, 2025. This is a 12-month, leave-earning position. The Chair of the Department of Engineering serves as the department's chief administrative agent and reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology. The chair works closely with the college's leadership abilities team to develop and advance the culture, mission, and strategic plans of the college and department to create a student centered environment that delivers a relationship-rich education to every student in the department's academic programs. The chair provides direction, support, and leadership abilities of the department's faculty and staff to foster excellence in academic programs, student engagement in experiential learning and co-curricular activities, and interdisciplinary collaboration in scholarship and research. The chair must build and sustain relationships with the department's advisory board, working with the dean to cultivate the engagement and support of the board and the industry/community partners they represent. The primary responsibilities of this position include administration and leadership abilities of the department; developing and implementing the department's annual plans in accord with the college's strategic plan; promoting quality, integrity, and growth in the department's academic programs; supporting and mentoring faculty to achieve excellence in their teaching, research, and service; upholding departmental, college, and university policies and standards; fostering collegial and productive relationships among all stakeholders; and effectively representing the department to internal and external constituents. The CET College Code gives the full list of tasks of its department chairs. In particular, the chair has primary responsibility for administering faculty searches and making hiring recommendations; conducting faculty annual planning and performance evaluations; evaluating progress towards tenure and participating in reappointment, tenure, and promotion decision-making; developing course schedules and assigning instructors; and allocating resources equitably and optimally in support of faculty teaching, research, and service activities. The chair is expected to spend at least 50% of their time on administration and leadership abilities tasks, with the remaining time (at least 40%) devoted to teaching, research, and/or professional service. The prosperous candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting the success of every student. The chair will lead collaborative efforts for continuous improvement of undergraduate and graduate programs to sustain excellence, deliver value to students, and maintain ABET accreditation. The chair will coordinate faculty involvement in initiatives focused on marketing, outreach, and recruiting, as well as student success programming to foster a department culture prioritizing student inclusion, belonging, retention, and timely graduation. The chair will lead collaborative efforts to advance the department's academic reputation and student engagement in internships, research, and other experiential learning opportunities. The chair will promote and advance faculty engagement in interdisciplinary scholarship through collaboration-building and coaching to address emerging opportunities at the regional, state, national, and international levels. The chair will lead future hiring efforts to sustain and expand key competencies for teaching and research in Engineering and related areas. The chair will promote the workplace success, professional development, and well-being of every faculty member through coaching and mentoring, utilizing support resources such as the Office of Faculty Excellence. The prosperous candidate will already hold a tenured faculty position at ECU with a nine-month annual contract period. This administrative appointment will expand the annual contract period to twelve months and include an additional administrative stipend for service as chair. As a full-time 12-month employee, the chair will gain and track vacation and sick leave. The anticipated start date for this position will be on or before January 1, 2025. The department is located on ECU's main campus in Greenville, NC; on-site presence is required, with flexible work arrangements possible as governed by ECU and CET policies. income will be commensurate with qualifications and practice. Minimum Education/practice Candidates must have the following Appropriate qualifications: • Current employment by East Carolina University as a tenured faculty member • An earned terminal degree in engineering or a closely related discipline License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation N/A Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education • A sustained record of excellence in teaching and student advising • A sustained record of excellence in research and scholarship including (preferably) evidence of student engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and external partnerships • A sustained record of service at ECU (department, college, university) and/or to the engineering profession • A record of success in submitting proposals and securing externally-funded research awards, including (preferably) some awards as principal investigator • A demonstrated record of success in collaborative activities (teaching, research) and/or facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration • Administrative practice or evidence of management expertise, including practice managing projects or organizations/units requiring financial oversight and managery responsibility • Familiarity with assessment-driven continuous improvement and accreditation processes and (preferably) practice with ABET-EAC accreditation License or Certification Required by the Department Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University requires candidates to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, a list of three references, including contact information, online, Additional Documents #1: Scholarship statement describing the candidate's interests and plans for teaching research, and student engagement, and Additional Document #2: leadership abilities statement that describes the candidate's administrative/leadership abilities philosophy, vision for the department, and thoughts related to the goals and priorities described earlier. 3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the People Admin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Turrochelle McEachern ECU College of Engineering and Technology, 1000 E. 5th Street, Mail stop 507, Greenville, NC 27858. The candidate of choice will also be required to provide an original transcript. Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Qin Ding (dingq@ecu.edu), Search Committee Chair. candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, candidates must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, candidates that possess the preferred education and practice must also possess the minimum education/practice, if applicable. Job Open Date 10/18/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 11/02/2024 Rank Level Professor Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/81415 AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you currently an ECU Employee? » Yes » No » * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment? » Yes » No Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae/Resume » Cover Letter » List of References » Additional Document #1 » Additional Document #2Optional Documents Skills:
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