Department Head And Professor Of Engineering Education

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Job Description
Candidates for the position should be prepared to lead the department's efforts in research, education, mentoring, service, and outreach, and contribute to further advancing the collaborative culture of the department. The Department Head will serve as an integral member of the College of Engineering leadership team, serving as the department's advocate to college and university administration and external stakeholders, and representative for the department at venues such as national and international meetings and conferences. This position has significant supervisory and management responsibilities, including substantive oversight over the department budget, an expectation to grow internal and external partnerships, including philanthropic opportunities, and positioning the department to align with college and university strategic plans. Candidates should have professional achievements commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor with Tenure in Engineering Education. Although predominantly an administrative and leadership position, the EngE Department Head is expected to engage with the engineering education discipline by supporting the department's activities in teaching, research, and/or professional service.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a doctorate in engineering, engineering education, or a related field and must qualify at the time of appointment for tenure at the rank of full professor in engineering education. In addition, candidates should have: demonstrated intellectual leadership and administrative skills in an academic/university environment or equivalent; a clear vision for the future of the department and field of engineering education; ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders; dedication to the instructional mission of the university; interest in the development and expansion of sponsored research programs; an established record of professional activities and leadership in professional organizations; and experience in enhancing the representation and success of underrepresented populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Distinction in universitylevel research and teaching;| Established record of scholarship, administrative ability, and academic leadership;| Demonstrated understanding of the field of engineering education; | Clearly articulated vision for the future of engineering education as a field of research and practice.

Appointment Type
Regular
Review Date
11/15/2024
Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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