Chair - Chemical Engineering & Environmental Toxicology

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Official TSU Title Chair - Chemical Engineering & Environmental Toxicology Grant Title n/a Job Description Summary / TWC Summary Under the general guidance of the Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, the Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Environmental Toxicology will be responsible for all the administrative and academic functions of the Department. The Department Chair teaches at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, leads the faculty in continued curricular development, engages in and promotes active research and leads initiatives to build the academic program and to secure necessary funding and accreditations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a senior administrative and academic leadership position requiring significant experience to build and establish a new Department of Chemical Engineering & Environmental Toxicology including recruiting new faculty to support two new BS engineering degree programs in chemical and environmental. Essential Duties Summary

% FTE 1.0 Hiring Range Commensurate with experience. Education Requirements: Terminal Degree: An earned Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering) from an accredited institution. Scholarship: A distinguished record of internationally recognized research, evidenced by high impact peer-reviewed publications and a consistent history of securing external funding (e.g., NSF, NASA, DoD, or industry grants). Required Licensing/Certification None Required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:

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Work Experience Requirements: Rank: Candidates must typically hold the rank of Associate Professor or higher or be eligible for immediate appointment to that rank with tenure Teaching: Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred: Management Experience: Previous leadership roles such as Department Chair/Associate Chair, Program Director, or Center Director. Accreditation: Demonstrated knowledge of ABET accreditation standards and the ability to lead the department through continuous improvement and reporting cycles. Fiscal Responsibility: Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Personnel Management: Experience in recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty and staff, with a focus on career progression and conflict resolution. Working/Environmental Conditions Routine office environment. Sitting or standing in one location much of the time. Use of video display terminal. Desired start date Position End Date (if temporary)

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Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.

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