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Job Location drjobs

Fayetteville, AR - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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Type of Position:

Chair


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

Yes


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy worklife balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

College of Engineering


Departments Website:

of Job Duties:The Mechanical Engineering Departmental Chairperson is responsible for providing intellectual and philosophical leadership of the faculty staff and students for synergistic teaching research and service programs; managing and coordinating the departments human and fiscal resources; serving as liaison for the department to the college; representing the department to state and federal agencies private organizations partners and collaborators and key industry groups; and providing leadership for continued acquisition of internal and external resources.

Regular reliable and nondisruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • An earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Proven leadership and administrative skills and an established academic career consistent with an appointment to the rank of Professor of Mechanical Engineering with tenure


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrable abilities in academic program development

  • Strong administrative communication and interpersonal skills

  • Commitment to excellence in both research and teaching

  • Understanding of the issues and concerns of a public teaching and research university including accreditation


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

Commensurate with experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae List of three Professional References (name email business title) Other (see special instructions for details)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Chase head of Industrial Engineering


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:

Provide a letter of application addressing the perspective on your leadership and vision for the department and your mentorship philosophy.

Completed applications received by 12/2/24 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. To be considered applicants will need to submit a curriculum vitae letter of application and a list of three professional references (name title email address and contact number).


Preemployment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Financial Credit Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age race color national origin disability religion marital or parental status protected veteran status military service genetic information or sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

Talking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Talking


Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Employment Type

Full-Time

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