Engineering Department Head & Endowed Chair

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University invites applications for the position of Department Head and Endowed Faculty Chair of Engineering. This is a tenured, 12-month appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, with an endowed chair providing significant resources to pursued aligned initiatives within the department.

The Department of Engineering serves about 750 students with ABET-accredited programs and offers concentrations in Electro-Mechanical Systems, Geo-Environmental Systems, or Civil

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in engineering or closely related field.
• Leadership experience in engineering.
• A demonstrated commitment to engineering education at the undergraduate level.
• A track record of teaching, scholarship and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of associate professor.
• Evidence of sustained commitment to shared governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and steward the Department's academic programs, personnel, facilities, and resources within the evolving landscape of higher education.
• Advocate for the Department within JMU and externally with industry partners, prospective students, academic peers, alumni, and other constituencies.
• Manage the Department's annual budget and oversee the responsible allocation of financial and other resources.
• Manage and conduct academic administration, including course assignments and scheduling, annual faculty evaluations, and review of tenure and promotion applications.
• Supervise Department staff and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of shared governance, transparency, and trust through collaborative decision-making and consensus building among faculty from a range of disciplinary backgrounds.
• Work effectively and constructively with College and University leadership to advance Department, College, and institutional priorities.

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering

Job description

James Madison University invites applications for the position of Department Head and Endowed Faculty Chair of Engineering. This is a tenured, 12-month appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, with an endowed chair providing significant resources to pursued aligned initiatives within the department.

The Department of Engineering serves about 750 students with ABET-accredited programs and offers concentrations in Electro-Mechanical Systems, Geo-Environmental Systems, or Civil