Engineering Department Head & Endowed Faculty Chair

Commonwealth of VA Careers; 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 resources to pursue a broad range of initiatives.

The Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering with concentrations in Electro-Mechanical Systems, Geo-Environmental Systems, or Civil & Environmental Systems.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in engineering or closely related field.
• Leadership experience in engineering.
• A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate engineering education.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Faculty governance

Resource management

Engineering education commitment

Education

PhD in engineering

Undergraduate degree 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 resources to pursue a broad range of initiatives.

The Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering with concentrations in Electro-Mechanical Systems, Geo-Environmental Systems, or Civil & Environmental Systems.