Department Chairperson - Mechanical Engineering University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
Nov 15, 2024
Department: College of Engineering Department's Website: https://mechanical-engineering.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties: The Mechanical Engineering Departmental Chairperson is responsible for providing intellectual and philosophical leadership of the faculty, staff, and students for synergistic teaching, research, and service programs; managing and coordinating the department's human and fiscal resources; serving as liaison for the department to the college; representing the department to state and federal agencies, private organizations, partners and collaborators, and key industry groups; and providing leadership for continued acquisition of internal and external resources. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education Proven leadership and administrative skills, and an established academic career consistent with an appointment to the rank of Professor of Mechanical Engineering with tenure Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrable abilities in academic program development Strong administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills Commitment to excellence in both research and teaching Understanding of the issues and concerns of a public teaching and research university, including accreditation Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with experience Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details) Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Chase Rainwater-cer@uark.edu-Department head of Industrial Engineering All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Provide a letter of application addressing the perspective on your leadership and vision for the department and your mentorship philosophy. Completed applications received by 12/2/24 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. To be considered, applicants will need to submit a curriculum vitae, letter of application, and a list of three professional references (name, title, email address and contact number). Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.