Department Chair - Multidisciplinary Engineering Studies

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Department Chair - Multidisciplinary Engineering Studies

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Dean Engineering School

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Faculty

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range

Minimum
Commensurate with experience

Maximum
Commensurate with experience

Fund Source
Auxiliary

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Morgan State University ( MSU ) invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair for the new Multidisciplinary Engineering Studies Department in the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering ( SOE ). As the pre-eminent, public urban research university and a National Treasure located in the state of Maryland, MSU plays a vital role providing educational opportunities for its residents, for students nation-wide and for the international community. Reporting to Dean Oscar Barton, Jr. and working collaboratively with SOE’s leadership, the department chair will define a vision that will chart new areas of opportunity for the department and will provide the leadership and an entrepreneurship spirit necessary to achieve them. The department chair will manage all operations of the department including those related to its offered programs, for its faculty, for its staff and those related to budget and finance. Currently, the department already has one Program Director for Mechatronics Engineering with plan to expand to offer two additional engineering programs. This 12-month, tenured appointment is at the rank of full professor with an anticipated start in Fall 2023.

The department chair is the academic and administrative officer for the new Multidisciplinary Engineering Studies Department with responsibilities that include but are not limited to the following:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing the strategic vision, the intellectual and academic leadership toward advancing educational and administrative agendas for a broad range of innovative, transformational initiatives for the department. These initiatives are effectively implemented through cross-disciplinary collaboration, strengthening corporate and industry partnerships, and developing global and local networks of support;
• Overseeing the management and promotion of excellence within the instructional, service, and research mission of the department;
• Providing miscellaneous services as the department’s chief administrator while working with school of engineering administration, the university administration, the University Council;
• Directing hiring, promotion, and retention of faculty and staff at the department level; and
• Guiding the development and oversight of undergraduate and graduate curricula and degree programs, including compliance with accreditation standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION :

• Possess an earned terminal degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Must have four (4) years experience at the rank of full professor or promotable to this rank by virtue of their professional and academic accomplishments.
• A record consisting of accomplishments towards excellence in teaching, of productivity in research and scholarship, and of demonstrated engagement in leadership and administration are essential in this role.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Candidates who possess the following will receive preference:

• Success in fund-raising and securing external support from a variety of sources, including federal, state, private, and industrial.
• Accomplishments as an administrator.
• Experience with interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations, entrepreneurship, and the development of new and innovative programs

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FA00220

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
08/07/2023

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
12/31/2023

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please provide the names and contact information for at least three (3) references.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Do you possess a terminal degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a minimum of four (4) years experience at the rank of full professor (or promotable to such rank) within the engineering discipline?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * What is your Philosophy for serving students?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (unofficial )
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Statement of Interest
6. Research Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Supporting Document
2. Reference Letter