CHAIR ENGINEERING

Security Sensitive Position?:

Yes

Hours of Work:

TBA

Posting Number:

TSU203355

Official TSU Title:

CHAIR ENGINEERING

Grant Title:

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:

Under the general guidance of the Dean, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, the Department of Engineering Chair will be responsible for the administrative and academic functions of the Department of Engineering which include the following six academic programs; Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), Civil Engineering (CIVE), Electronics Engineering Technology (ELET), Computer Engineering Technology (CMET), Industrial Technology and Civil Engineering Technology (CIVT). The Department Chair will teach classes, lead the faculty in continued curricular development, engage in and promote active research, and lead initiatives to build the academic program and to secure necessary funding and accreditations.

Essential Duties Summary:

• Assumes responsibility for the administrative and academic functions of the department, manages course assignments and enrollment, oversees departmental budget, and conducts student advising.
• Teaches at the undergraduate and/or the graduate levels.
• Leads the faculty in continued curricula development.
• Engages in and promotes active research, and technology development. Promotes industrial partnerships or collaborations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
• Assumes responsibility for the management and maintenance of all departmental records, and preparation of reports in accordance with College procedures.
• Obtains and/or manages existing extracurricular grants and contracts either independently or in collaboration with departmental faculty.

% FTE:

1.0

Hiring Range:

$144,821.40 - $199,130.00

Education:

An earned Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering discipline related to Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other closely related field is required.

Required Licensing/Certification:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Applicants should be dynamic individuals with demonstrated leadership ability who can lead the faculty in continued curricular development, excellence in teaching, and scholarly activity, and growth in funded research. Applicants must have demonstrable commitment to undergraduate education as well as proven record of scholarly achievement in their field of Engineering.
• Tasks are multiple and diverse with some interrelationship across processes. Handles some unrelated functions. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents. Some responsibility for budget and expenditure authority, required.
• Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. Frequently solves complex problems. End results are reviewed by supervisor. Strategic issues are referred to supervisor.
• Regular contact with others, including students, general public, visitors and University personnel. Purpose of contacts is to explain, clarify or interpret information. May handle confidential information and some complex matters.
• Anticipates customer needs and regularly motivates or influences others to deliver customer service excellence. May troubleshoot highly sensitive or confidential issues. Personally ensures problem resolution. Identifies barriers to effective customer service and sets customer service standards. Establishes a customer feedback system and holds self-accountable for customer service excellence within the department or program.

Skill in:Successful candidates should have a distinguished record of successful program administration in an academic setting, ability to lead students into credible industries, and a reputation for teaching, research and intellectual leadership. The candidate must also have teaching and administrative experience in an ABET accredited program.
Ability to:Assists the dean in supervising and directing the work activities of staff in department, functional area or program. Supervises faculty and staff and provides overall direction and expectations for the department, functional area, or program. Has human resources responsibilities and authority for faculty and staff. This position typically reports to the dean.

Work Experience:

There must be ample evidence of a successful professional career in Engineering. The successful applicant must be qualified to be appointed with tenure at the rank of professor or above in the Department of Engineering.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Handling light weight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.

UA EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open to all applicants.