About the Job

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering (CEGE) at the University of Minnesota seeks applicants for the position of Department Head.

The successful candidate should possess a distinguished record of scholarship and research, strong leadership and management abilities, an interest in promoting sponsored research programs and mentoring faculty, and a deep commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. The candidate should be able to work with diverse groups of faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, and industry representatives.

The head of the department reports directly to the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering, Andrew G. Alleyne. One term is nominally 5 years with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities

Departmental Leadership

• In collaboration with department faculty, promote a vision and mission for the department consistent with current and future needs, strengths, and talents of departmental personnel and with the vision and mission of the College and University
• Maintain an equitable and inclusive work environment for CEGE faculty and staff and support a culture that fosters a community of inclusion and excellence for all
• Monitor the administrative, financial, and space management components of the department
• Enhance recognition of the department on national and international stages
• Raise funds from alumni and external partners in support of the department’s missions of teaching, research, and service
• Understand the financial needs and stability of the department and work with the departmental leadership on related matters

Faculty Oversight, Recruitment, and Development

• Support, provide oversight, and promote the teaching, research, and service activities of the department’s faculty members
• Lead faculty recruitment efforts and, in conjunction with departmental faculty, identify areas of current need and future development for the department
• Partner with College and University offices, facilitate and oversee recruitment, promotion, and tenure processes
• Interface frequently with departmental faculty, providing mentoring, guidance, and effort redirection (when appropriate)

Educational Direction and Outreach

• Together with departmental faculty, oversee curriculum delivery and development, and assess educational outcomes
• Oversee the undergraduate program to ensure academic excellence, an enriching student experience, and strong career outcomes
• Provide stewardship to the graduate program, engage with faculty on requirements, advising, and growth

College and University Leadership

• Serve on the Dean’s Administrative Council with other department heads and collegiate leadership
• Report directly to the Dean and work with other college leadership to achieve collegiate goals
• Participate in collegiate and university-level budget processes
• Attend and participate in college, university, and external activities identified by the Dean as critical to the mission of the institution

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in engineering or a scientific discipline of relevance to the broad research areas of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering
• An outstanding record in research, teaching, and service commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering at the University of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to create, communicate, and implement, in collaboration with department faculty, a vision for the department’s future that builds upon and accentuates the department’s strengths
• Strong leadership, management, and communication abilities
• Ability to maintain and nurture the department’s culture of collaboration and collegiality
• Ability to recognize and promote a diversity of strengths and expressions of excellence among the faculty
• A willingness and ability to advocate for the needs of the department
• Interest in encouraging and supporting multi-disciplinary collaborations
• Deep commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
• Ability to work with diverse groups of faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, and industry representatives

Application review will begin on 2026-09-13. This position will remain open until filled.