Job description

Job Title
Professor & Chair, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department
College Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Kingsville, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

Position Description: The Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering invites applications to fill the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as a distinguished record of scholarly accomplishments and of leveraging academic, corporate, and government partnerships for the benefit of learning and discovery. Candidates should have an earned Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline and should have a track-record of significant accomplishments in research and teaching at a level sufficient to qualify for appointment to the rank of full professor with tenure.

We are seeking a forward-thinking and dynamic leader who presents a clear organizational vision to lead a vibrant department with multiple graduate and undergraduate programs, consistent with the mission and vision of the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering. The department chair is charged with leading the faculty and staff in advancing the Department's research, teaching, and service mission.The responsibilities of the Chair include faculty recruitment and development, student recruitment, strengthening research programs, curriculum development, accreditation, strategic planning, maintaining a high-quality learning environment, and fostering relationships with government agencies and the professional community.

Required qualifications: An earned doctorate in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline. Applicants must have a minimum of ten years of demonstrated excellence in teaching and creative/research activities consistent with eligibility for appointment at the rank of professor as well as administrative experience relevant to the position.

We are looking for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment that depends on the engagement and efforts of multiple constituencies. The right individual for this leadership role should have excellent people skills, be service-oriented and collaborate well with colleagues, and possess the ability to motivate faculty, staff, and students toward shared goals. Candidates should also be committed to advancing the academic and professional success of engineering students.

About Texas A&M University - Kingsville: Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is a public research university located in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. It is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville-McAllen-Harlingen. Kingsville, a friendly and safe community, is home to nearly 30,000 residents, the legendary King Ranch, and Naval Air Station-Kingsville. For more information, please visit the University's website: www.tamuk.edu and www.kingsville.org .

The mission of Texas A&M University-Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 6,500 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie Classification of Doctoral University with High Research Activity.

About the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering: The Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering serves approximately 1,100 undergraduate and 450 graduate students, has a collegial faculty, and opportunities for professional growth and development. The College of Engineering brings together faculty who are industry experts, practitioners, researchers, and academics to provide the necessary synergy to attract large, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research initiatives focused on problems of regional and national needs. For more information, please visit: www.tamuk.edu/engineering/

About the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: The department offers two bachelor degree programs (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering) and three master degree programs (Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, and most recently in collaboration with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the Master of Science in Mechatronics). The faculty also supervise students admitted in the multidisciplinary Ph.D. programs offered by the College of Engineering. The department serves approximately 350 students.

For more information please visit: https://www.tamuk.edu/engineering/departments/mien/index.html

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions: Applicants must submit the following: 1) a letter of application describing their interest in the position and their experience that are suitable to the department, college, and the institution. A statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy should be included within the letter of interest, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae, 3) name and complete contact information of at least three professional references, 4) unofficial transcripts, 5) a two-page teaching/mentorship philosophy, 6) a two-page research statement

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated appointment date is Fall 2023.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to excellence and to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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