Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) · 2 months ago
Chair, Engineering Technology, Tenure-Track Faculty
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is seeking an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology. The successful candidate will provide strategic vision and leadership, support faculty development, promote excellence in teaching and research, and strengthen industry partnerships.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Providing strategic vision and leadership
Supporting faculty recruitment, mentoring, and development
Promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service
Sustaining ABET accreditation
Strengthening industry partnerships and external funding
Overseeing curriculum development, budgeting, staffing, and scheduling
Fostering a culture of transparency, shared governance, and accountability
Qualification
Required
A terminal degree in engineering or a closely related field is required by the appointment date
Applicants must be eligible to meet the criteria for the rank of either associate professor or professor
The successful candidate will be a proven academic leader with a substantial scholarship and external funding record
Excellence in teaching and service
Experience in program development and accreditation
A collaborative leadership style and commitment to diversity and innovation
Preferred
Applicants with a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and administrative or industrial experience will receive special consideration
Benefits
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Company
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
With an enrollment of more than 20,000 students, Middle Tennessee State University is the No. 1 choice for our state's transfer students, the No.