Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Department Chair

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 133,593 - 193,095; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University invites applications for Associate/Full Professor/Chair of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. The Chair will lead the new department, oversee administration, teaching, and research, and secure funding and accreditations.

The position requires a Ph.D., a strong research record with external funding, and leadership experience. It offers a market-range salary and a path to tenure and departmental growth within the College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Distinguished record of internationally recognized research with external funding (e.g., NSF, NASA, DoD).
• At least 6 years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member in an engineering department.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Eligible for immediate appointment with tenure (Associate/Full Professor).
• Leadership experience such as Department Chair/Associate Chair preferred.
• Knowledge of ABET accreditation standards and continuous program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assume administrative and academic functions of the department, manage course assignments and enrollment, oversee budget, and advise students.
• Teach at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Lead curriculum development, student recruitment, and retention initiatives.
• Engage in active research and technology development; foster industry partnerships.
• Prepare reports in accordance with college procedures and maintain departmental records.
• Obtain/manage extracurricular grants and contracts with faculty collaboration.

Skills

ABET accreditation knowledge

Faculty leadership

Recruiting & mentoring

Curriculum development

Strategic planning

Strong communication

Budget management

Education

Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Texas Southern University invites applications for Associate/Full Professor/Chair of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. The Chair will lead the new department, oversee administration, teaching, and research, and secure funding and accreditations.

The position requires a Ph.D., a strong research record with external funding, and leadership experience. It offers a market-range salary and a path to tenure and departmental growth within the College of Science, Engineering and Technology.