Department Chair Position - Univ. of Michigan Materials Science & Engineering

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Department Chair Position - Univ. of Michigan Materials Science & Engineering FACULTY POSITION IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING,
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) in the
College of Engineering at the University of Michigan invites
applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair.
The department's degree programs have a long history of being
highly ranked in the country (#5 for undergraduate and #8 for
graduate study in 2021). MSE has 25 tenured and tenure-track core
faculty members, 20 courtesy appointment faculty, 3 lecturers, 4
research scientists, and approximately 125 undergraduate and 135
graduate students, with active research in the areas of functional,
soft and structural materials and computational materials
science
Further information can be found at
the department website:
The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar with an
earned doctorate in a research field related to materials science
and engineering and will have an exemplary record of achievement in
research, teaching and service at a level commensurate with
appointment as a tenured full professor. The candidate must possess
visionary leadership abilities, a broad appreciation for the
diverse perspectives within the department and a strong interest in
promoting sponsored research programs and mentoring faculty. The
candidate will lead and support the faculty to ensure that learning
of the highest quality flourishes at all levels, from undergraduate
education to graduate and post-doctoral research. The candidate
will work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and
administrators to achieve common goals and to maintain rapport with
alumni and industry representatives.
Applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, detailed
curriculum vitae, two-page vision statement for the department,
research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and
list of names and contact information for at least five references.
The deadline for ensuring full consideration of an application is
Tuesday, November 30, 2021, but the position will remain open and
applications may still be considered until the appointment is made.
The search will be conducted in confidence until finalists are
invited for campus visits at which time professional references
will be contacted.
Please submit your application here.
If you have any questions regarding the search, or would like to
nominate someone, please contact Professor Alan Taub, search
committee chair, at (see below)
Michigan Engineering's vision is to be the world's preeminent
college of engineering serving the common good. This global
outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment permeate our
culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that,
together, provide the framework for all that we do. Information
about our vision, mission and values can be found at:
The University of Michigan has a storied Legacy of commitment to
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The Michigan Engineering
component of the University's comprehensive, five-year, DEI
strategic plan?with updates on our programs and resources dedicated
to ensuring a welcoming, fair, and inclusive environment?can be
found at:
The College of Engineering is especially interested in qualified
candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching,
and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic
community. We seek faculty members who commit to excellence in
graduate and undergraduate education, will develop impactful,
productive and novel research programs, and will contribute to the
department's goal of eliminating systemic racism and sexism by
embracing our culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer and is responsive to the needs of dual career
families.
COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all University of
Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses,
including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working or
learning remotely. More information on this policy is available on
the Campus
Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint
websites. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Department Chair, Location: Ann Arbor, MI - 48109