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The Grainger College of Engineering · 1 day ago

The Grainger College of Engineering: Head & Professor - Materials Science and Engineering

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $300K/yr

The Grainger College of Engineering is seeking a distinguished scholar and strategic leader to serve as the Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. This role involves leading faculty in research, teaching, and public service while fostering a vibrant academic community that addresses global challenges through materials innovation.

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

Ph.D.Research leadershipVisionary leadershipCurriculum developmentIndustry collaborationFundraisingStudent engagementFaculty development

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

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Company

The Grainger College of Engineering

The Grainger College of Engineering promotes quality of life through education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship etc.

Founded in 1869

West Green, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://grainger.illinois.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

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