University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 5 hours ago
The Grainger College of Engineering: Head & Professor - Materials Science and Engineering
Urbana, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $300K/yrThe University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a distinguished scholar to serve as the Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The successful candidate will lead faculty in research and teaching, engage with industry and government, and oversee departmental administration while fostering a supportive environment for faculty and students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Leading faculty in research, teaching, and public service
Engaging with industry, government labs, private foundations, and alumni
Overseeing administrative, budgetary, and promotion decisions
Articulating and implementing a compelling vision for the future of MatSE at Illinois
Developing and implementing plans for scholarly excellence
Innovating and maintaining cutting-edge curricula and research collaborations
Fostering a supportive environment for faculty and staff development
Building connections with industry and research institutes
Engaging actively with students and alumni to celebrate and leverage their contributions
Leading fundraising efforts and establishing strategic partnerships
Promoting and engaging the department community of students, faculty and staff
Qualification
Required
Earned Ph.D
Scholarly record commensurate with the level of a full professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Renowned reputation in research
Dynamic leader who can balance administrative duties with visionary leadership
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
A retirement plan
Paid time off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Work-life balance and family-friendly programs
Company
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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