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Universities of Wisconsin · 3 months ago

Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics Department Chair

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Chair for the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics in the College of Engineering. The role involves leading departmental growth, enhancing academic programs, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration while managing administrative and financial components of the department.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Departmental Leadership

Promote a vision and mission for the department consistent with current and future needs within the COE and UW-Madison

Manage the administrative, financial, and space components of the department

Enhance the national and international recognition of the department

Promote and support high-impact research initiatives

Enhance current development efforts by engaging alumni and external partners

Be dedicated to the instructional mission of the department, college and university Faculty & Staff Oversight, Recruitment, and Development

Support and promote the teaching, research, and service activities of the department’s faculty members

Provide Teaching & Instruction, Research Activities, and Service Activities

Identify areas of current and future faculty needs for the department’s research and teaching missions

Lead faculty recruitment efforts in conjunction with departmental faculty

Mentor and support junior and senior faculty in their professional growth College Leadership

Serve on the Dean’s Leadership Council with other department Chairs and Associate Deans

Reports to the Dean of COE

Qualification

In Nuclear EngineeringResearch excellenceTeaching experienceIntellectual leadershipAdministrative skillsFaculty governance knowledgeEngagement with studentsInterdisciplinary collaborationFundraising commitment