"Department Head, Nuclear Engineering"

Department Head, Nuclear Engineering

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Other Engineering Faculty

Type: Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Department Head will hold the rank of Professor with tenure and provide energetic and visionary leadership to a department with very high expectations and goals in the areas of teaching, research, and service. The Department Head will report to the Dean and oversee all academic, administrative, and budgetary matters for the Department, and will represent the Department to the College, University Administration, and external groups and stakeholders.

The Department Head will be expected to provide the following:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic vision for the department that aligns with the university's mission and goals and fosters innovation and growth in research, education, and outreach.
• Academic Excellence: Promote academic excellence by supporting faculty in their teaching and research endeavors, ensuring high-quality educational programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Faculty Development: Recruit, retain, and develop a talented faculty, providing mentorship and support for their professional growth and success, including distinct career paths for tenure-track and professional faculty.
• Research and Innovation: Foster a culture of research excellence, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and secure external funding for research initiatives. Support faculty in their pursuit of cutting-edge research and innovation.
• Student Success: Promote student success by overseeing curriculum development, academic advising, and student engagement activities, as well as by ensuring that students have access to resources that enhance their learning experience
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage departmental budgets effectively, allocate resources efficiently, and seek external funding opportunities to support departmental initiatives and priorities.
• Collaboration: Collaborate across the College of Engineering, the university, and external partners to advance the department's goals, strengthen the college's collective impact, and contribute to the university's broader mission.
• Community Engagement: Foster relationships with industry, government agencies, alumni, and other stakeholders to enhance the department's impact and relevance.
• Administrative Oversight: Provide effective administrative leadership by overseeing departmental operations, including personnel management, facilities, and equipment, and by promoting a transparent decision-making process within the department.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Candidates shall possess a doctoral degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field and credentials to be appointed at the rank of Professor with tenure in the department.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to academic and research excellence aligned with the standards of a major research university
• Outstanding record of accomplishment in research, teaching, administration, and leadership
• Proven ability to cultivate a highly productive, collaborative academic environment
• Experience leading and managing programs, people, and organizational change in research-intensive university settings
• Strong track record of collaboration with faculty, students, staff, administration, alumni, industry partners, departmental partners, and funding agencies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Required License or Certification: N/A