Dept Chair: Materials Science & Welding Engineering

Materials Research Society; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Department Chair for Materials Science and Engineering, starting as early as July 2027. The Chair will lead MSE and Welding Engineering, advance research excellence, and strengthen collaboration with interdisciplinary centers and industry partners.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, faculty governance, budget oversight, and external funding growth, while promoting innovation in education and equity across the department.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in materials science and engineering or a closely related field.
• Credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of full professor.
• Demonstrated excellence in materials science and engineering and/or welding engineering research with strong external funding and scholarly publications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to faculty collaboration and academic excellence.
• Strong commitment to faculty and staff growth and development.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and reflective leadership.
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic vision for the department.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong internal and external relationships.
• Commitment to academic excellence and interdisciplinary education.
• Record of academic research excellence, sustained federal and/or industrial funding, professional service and leadership.
• Strong international research reputation and connections with federal funding agencies.
• Experience working with college and university administration.
• Expertise in financial stewardship, fundraising, and delegation.
• Proven ability to lead in complex and dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department operations for the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Welding Engineering (WE) programs.
• Develop and maintain effective administrative practices in consultation with faculty.
• Ensure efficient and timely operations.
• Schedule regular faculty meetings and maintain appropriate records.
• Consult with faculty on policy matters and uphold shared governance principles.
• Involve faculty in recruitment and review of new members.
• Involve faculty in the development of a strategic plan.
• Develop and refine procedures for faculty appointments, promotions, tenure, and salary adjustments.
• Conduct yearly faculty and staff evaluations.
• Recommend appointments, promotions, and dismissals to the Dean.
• Encourage excellence in research and educational innovation.
• Promote continuous improvement of instruction.
• Ensure equitable distribution of faculty responsibilities.
• Prepare annual budget recommendations in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Evaluate instructional and administrative processes for improvement.
• Build relationships with alumni, industry partners, and stakeholders.
• Pursue external funding opportunities in partnership with University Advancement.

Education

Doctorate in materials science and engineering

Full Professor eligibility

Research excellence with external funding

Strong leadership and communication skills

Faculty collaboration and academic excellence

Faculty and staff growth and development

Strategic vision for the department

Collaborative leadership

Interdisciplinary education

Academic research leadership and funding

International research reputation and federal funding connections

Experience with college and university administration

Financial stewardship, fundraising, and delegation

Ability to lead in complex environments

Job description

The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Department Chair for Materials Science and Engineering, starting as early as July 2027. The Chair will lead MSE and Welding Engineering, advance research excellence, and strengthen collaboration with interdisciplinary centers and industry partners.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, faculty governance, budget oversight, and external funding growth, while promoting innovation in education and equity across the department.