Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 4 hours ago

Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering

positionKennesaw, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

Kennesaw State University is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution seeking a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This role involves guiding the department's strategic priorities, overseeing academic programs, and fostering industry engagement and student success.

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Responsibilities

Shape and guide the direction of the Department as a key part of the College administrative leadership team
Oversee departmental academic programs (undergraduate and graduate), curriculum development, and accreditation efforts
Promote and support high-impact research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Manage departmental resources, budgeting, and personnel matters
Lead faculty recruitment, retention, mentoring, and development
Strengthen relationships with industry partners, alumni, and funding agencies
Represent the department within the college, university, and broader academic and professional communities
Foster an environment of shared governance and transparency
Lead faculty development and evaluation

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringResearch developmentLeadership experienceStrategic visionGrant supportFaculty mentoringProgram assessmentEthical behaviorShared governanceIndustry experienceProfessional Engineering licensureCollaborationTeamwork

Required

A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University is required at the time of hire

Preferred

Demonstrated record of strong teamwork, ethical behavior, and collaboration with faculty, administrators, staff, and students
An ability to successfully develop and implement a strategic vision
Evidence of a successful scholarship program and history of grant support as PI or Co-PI for agencies such as NSF, NIH, DOD, DOE, NASA, etc
Administration and leadership experience in an academic setting
Evidence of mentoring junior faculty
Industry experience and/or Professional Engineering licensure
Record of shared governance and of advocating for students, faculty, staff
Experience with graduate program development and recruitment
Record of involvement in professional organizations at the state, regional, and national/international level
Experience with program assessment and accreditation

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Inside Higher Ed

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