The College of Engineering at Temple University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department. The College is rapidly expanding its doctoral, master's, and ABET accredited undergraduate degree programs, and the Chair is to provide leadership in academic matters, chart the future growth of the Department, promote externally funded research, and value teaching excellence. The Department is expected to grow rapidly during the next few years and currently has 19 faculty, 450 undergraduate students, and 50 graduate students in its M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with leadership experience and an established history of excellence in research and education, be active with externally funded research programs, and have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Consideration will be given to candidates with a background/vision that matches the established areas of research at the College of Engineering. Salaries are highly competitive and substantial resources have been allocated for start-up funding. Further information about Temple University can be found at http://www.temple.edu/, for the College and Department at http://engineering.temple.edu/, or by contacting the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Parsaoran Hutapea, at (215) 204-7805 or hutapea [at] temple.edu
Please submit your application or nomination, consisting of a curriculum vitae, a statement describing leadership and management style, research objectives, teaching philosophy, and contact information for four individuals who may serve as references, to:
George Baran, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research
College of Engineering
Temple University
1947 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
grbaran [at] temple.edu
Temple University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and specifically invites and encourages applications from women and minorities.