MSE Professor and Department Chair
- Recruiter
- Iowa State University
- Location
-
Ames
AmesUnited States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 18 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 19 Mar 2018
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Education / Training
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
MSE Professor and Department Chair The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Iowa
State University () invites
nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair.
The chair is responsible for the scope and effectiveness of the
teaching, research and outreach efforts of the department.
Candidates are expected to have an exemplary record of achievement
in research, teaching and service; to have a demonstrated
commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion;
and to have demonstrated professional leadership, including strong
communication and team building skills. Appreciation for
university-industry collaborations, technology transfer and
intellectual property management will be treated as an asset. We
seek a dynamic and innovative leader with a bold vision for the
future of materials science and engineering.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is centrally
located on the Iowa State campus with 45,000 square feet of modern
teaching and research facilities. The department is nationally
recognized for its research and teaching in rare earth and magnetic
materials, energy generation and storage, multifunctional
materials, advanced metals and ceramics, materials processing, soft
matter, biomaterials, nanomaterials, computational materials
science, advanced characterization and nondestructive evaluation,
and materials genomics. The 22 tenured or tenure-track faculty are
well recognized for excellence as measured by numerous high impact
publications in top-ranked journals and their reputations in
professional societies. The faculty includes a member of the
National Academy of Engineering and Nobel Laureate, and a member of
the National Academy of Inventors. Annual departmental research
expenditures exceed $22 million. Current enrollment includes 268
undergraduate and 63 graduate students. Department faculty also
collaborate extensively with the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames
Laboratory, located on the Iowa State campus. ()
The College of Engineering includes eight departments, with over
230 tenure/tenure-track faculty members, and annual research
expenditures exceeding $99 million. U.S. News and World Report
ranks the college in the top 25 among public universities and is
one of the ten largest undergraduate engineering programs in the
U.S. Unique facilities at Iowa State include the Ames Laboratory of
the U.S. Department of Energy, and interdisciplinary centers of
excellence such as the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE),
Virtual Reality Application Center (VRAC), Center for Advanced
Non-ferrous Structural Alloys, the Nanovaccines Institute, the
Office of Biotechnology, the Microelectronics Research Center,
the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable
Chemicals, the NSF IUCRC Center for Bioplastics and
Biocomposites, and the Center for Statistics and Applications in
Forensic Evidence (CSAFE). Additionally, the department has a
number of centers and laboratories that support the research
enterprise. ()
Required Education and Experience
PhD, or equivalent qualifications, in materials science
engineering or closely related field
Exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching and
service in university, national laboratory or industry at a level
sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured Full
Professor
Evidence of achieving excellence through diversity and
inclusion
Demonstrated ability to lead others to execute a shared
vision
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience directing interdisciplinary programs in education
and research
Budget and personnel management experience
Experience in fundraising, donor cultivation and
stewardship
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply for this Job"
and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to
enter or attach the following:
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of educational, research, diversity, and leadership
philosophy that includes the candidate's vision for the future of
the department (added as 'other document 1')
Contact information for at least five professional
references
For best results, convert to PDF to preserve document
formatting.
If you have questions regarding this position, please email
Professor G??l Kremer (), Chair of the
search committee or call . Review of applications
will begin on March 15, 2018, and continue until the position is
filled.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please
email or call
or Toll Free: 1-.
To apply for this position, view
For guaranteed consideration, please apply by 03/15/2018.
Iowa State University () is
classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research
University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American
Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News & World
Report as one of the top public universities in the nation.
More than 36,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200
faculty and staff.
Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse
university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and
diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that
diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing
innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and
building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we
translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have
experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and
constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees
will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as
embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community
().
Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located
approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted
one of the best college towns () in the
nation.
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed
to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages
applications from all qualified applicants, including women,
underrepresented populations, and veterans. ISU is
responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to
work-life balance through an array of policies, and is
an NSF ADVANCE institution.
All employees are expected to exhibit and convey good
citizenship within the program, the department, college, university
activities, collegial interactions, and maintain the highest
standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national
origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and
will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the
Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill
Road, -7612, email . Category: Education , Keywords: Department Chair
State University () invites
nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair.
The chair is responsible for the scope and effectiveness of the
teaching, research and outreach efforts of the department.
Candidates are expected to have an exemplary record of achievement
in research, teaching and service; to have a demonstrated
commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion;
and to have demonstrated professional leadership, including strong
communication and team building skills. Appreciation for
university-industry collaborations, technology transfer and
intellectual property management will be treated as an asset. We
seek a dynamic and innovative leader with a bold vision for the
future of materials science and engineering.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is centrally
located on the Iowa State campus with 45,000 square feet of modern
teaching and research facilities. The department is nationally
recognized for its research and teaching in rare earth and magnetic
materials, energy generation and storage, multifunctional
materials, advanced metals and ceramics, materials processing, soft
matter, biomaterials, nanomaterials, computational materials
science, advanced characterization and nondestructive evaluation,
and materials genomics. The 22 tenured or tenure-track faculty are
well recognized for excellence as measured by numerous high impact
publications in top-ranked journals and their reputations in
professional societies. The faculty includes a member of the
National Academy of Engineering and Nobel Laureate, and a member of
the National Academy of Inventors. Annual departmental research
expenditures exceed $22 million. Current enrollment includes 268
undergraduate and 63 graduate students. Department faculty also
collaborate extensively with the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames
Laboratory, located on the Iowa State campus. ()
The College of Engineering includes eight departments, with over
230 tenure/tenure-track faculty members, and annual research
expenditures exceeding $99 million. U.S. News and World Report
ranks the college in the top 25 among public universities and is
one of the ten largest undergraduate engineering programs in the
U.S. Unique facilities at Iowa State include the Ames Laboratory of
the U.S. Department of Energy, and interdisciplinary centers of
excellence such as the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE),
Virtual Reality Application Center (VRAC), Center for Advanced
Non-ferrous Structural Alloys, the Nanovaccines Institute, the
Office of Biotechnology, the Microelectronics Research Center,
the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable
Chemicals, the NSF IUCRC Center for Bioplastics and
Biocomposites, and the Center for Statistics and Applications in
Forensic Evidence (CSAFE). Additionally, the department has a
number of centers and laboratories that support the research
enterprise. ()
Required Education and Experience
PhD, or equivalent qualifications, in materials science
engineering or closely related field
Exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching and
service in university, national laboratory or industry at a level
sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured Full
Professor
Evidence of achieving excellence through diversity and
inclusion
Demonstrated ability to lead others to execute a shared
vision
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience directing interdisciplinary programs in education
and research
Budget and personnel management experience
Experience in fundraising, donor cultivation and
stewardship
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply for this Job"
and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to
enter or attach the following:
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of educational, research, diversity, and leadership
philosophy that includes the candidate's vision for the future of
the department (added as 'other document 1')
Contact information for at least five professional
references
For best results, convert to PDF to preserve document
formatting.
If you have questions regarding this position, please email
Professor G??l Kremer (), Chair of the
search committee or call . Review of applications
will begin on March 15, 2018, and continue until the position is
filled.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please
email or call
or Toll Free: 1-.
To apply for this position, view
For guaranteed consideration, please apply by 03/15/2018.
Iowa State University () is
classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research
University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American
Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News & World
Report as one of the top public universities in the nation.
More than 36,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200
faculty and staff.
Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse
university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and
diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that
diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing
innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and
building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we
translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have
experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and
constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees
will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as
embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community
().
Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located
approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted
one of the best college towns () in the
nation.
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed
to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages
applications from all qualified applicants, including women,
underrepresented populations, and veterans. ISU is
responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to
work-life balance through an array of policies, and is
an NSF ADVANCE institution.
All employees are expected to exhibit and convey good
citizenship within the program, the department, college, university
activities, collegial interactions, and maintain the highest
standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national
origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and
will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the
Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill
Road, -7612, email . Category: Education , Keywords: Department Chair