Professor and Head of Department, Chemical and Biological Engineering
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Job Location:
Clayton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Professor and Head of Department Chemical and Biological Engineering
Job No.: 690587
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply
Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Join our inclusive collaborative community
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The next Head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering will bring dynamic leadership experience strategic vision collegiality and an ability to inspire colleagues.
The appointee will be an outstanding scholar and generous academic who has made substantial contributions to knowledge in their field. This person will help to foster interdisciplinary thematic research innovative education offerings that appeal to the students of tomorrow and engagement with industry and government that leverages the departments strengths to have an impact solving many of the most pressing problems our society faces.
Candidates will also need to demonstrate an ability to contribute as a member of the Facultys leadership team and have a strong alignment with the direction of the Monash Faculty of Engineering.
The professorial appointment will be a continuing appointment in the department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and will include the role of head of department for an initial period of up to 3 years with opportunity for renewal.
About Monash University
At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includessupporting parents.
To Apply
Monash University is being assisted in this appointment process by the executive search firm Perrett Laver.
If you would like to know more or have a confidential discussion please get in touch with Orla McKibbin . To apply online please visit the Perrett Laver website here and quote reference 8356.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Position Description:Professor and Head of Department Chemical and Biological Engineering
Applications Close: Tuesday 28 April 2026 11:55pm AEST
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