Professor/Chair - Mechanical Engineering

The department chairpersons report to the deans of the designated college. The department chairpersons are responsible for the leadership and administration of the academic departments. Engaging faculty in the strategic planning process for the academic unit is an important role. Each department chairperson is responsible for budget development, management and allocation. Primary responsibilities of the department chairpersons in personnel management include recruitment and hiring; faculty assignments and workload; evaluation, reward, development and professional guidance; and participation in the reappointment, promotion and tenure and post-tenure review process. The department chairperson oversees accreditation and curricular and program development, secures external funding, and support faculty research, teaching and service. Facilities management duties include coordination and oversight of classroom and laboratory usage.