Department Chair (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on April 5, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Department Chair (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Division
Divison of Academic Affairs
Department
Civil Engineering Department
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Faculty
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Commensurate with experience
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
State Support
Job Duties
Morgan State University (MSU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 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 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 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. This 12 month, tenured appointment is at the rank of full professor. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Responsibilities:
The Chair is the academic and administrative officer for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with responsibilities that include but are not limited to the following:
Requested Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a terminal degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university. In addition, the candidate must currently hold the rank of full professor or promotable to this rank by virtue of their professional and academic achievements. 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
Preferred
Posting Number
FA00315
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
03/04/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload the following documents to your application:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Summary
Job Title
Department Chair (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Division
Divison of Academic Affairs
Department
Civil Engineering Department
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Faculty
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Commensurate with experience
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
State Support
Job Duties
Morgan State University (MSU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 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 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 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. This 12 month, tenured appointment is at the rank of full professor. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Responsibilities:
The Chair is the academic and administrative officer for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with responsibilities that include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide 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;
- Oversee the management and promotion of excellence within the instructional, service, and research mission of the department;
- Work collaboratively with Dean and the university administration on policy development and implementation;
- Direct hiring, promotion, and retention of faculty and staff at the department level; and
- Guide the development and oversight of undergraduate and graduate curricula and degree programs, including compliance with accreditation standards.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a terminal degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university. In addition, the candidate must currently hold the rank of full professor or promotable to this rank by virtue of their professional and academic achievements. 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
Preferred
- 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 Number
FA00315
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
03/04/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload the following documents to your application:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Interest
- Vision statement of goals and aspirations as Chair (two page maximum) (Attach this document in the supporting documents category)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Research Philosophy
- Transcripts (unofficial)
- List at least three or more reference contacts in the reference page of your application
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this career opportunity?
- Career Fair
- Morgan's Career Website
- Another Job Website
- Internal Job Posting
- Word of Mouth
- Other
- * Do you have a terminal degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Doctorate Degree?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
- * What is your Philosophy for serving students?
(Open Ended Question) - * 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)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial )
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Peer-Review/Scholarship/Creative Work
- Research Philosophy
- Supporting Document
