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Chair and Associate Professor/Professor
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| Job Summary: |
Chair and Associate Professor/Full Professor for the Engineering Technology department at Miami University’s College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science (Regional Campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, OH). The Chair & Associate Professor or Professor provides academic and administrative leadership and manages the work of the Department. The Chair and Associate Professor/Full Professor will supervise and manage the associate and baccalaureate programs in Engineering Technology; oversee all administrative, financial, and planning aspects of the department, including faculty and staff recruitment, workload assignment, and performance evaluations, and promotion and tenure evaluations; direct faculty and staff evaluations on a regular basis; monitor student learning outcomes, program assessment, and ABET/ETAC accreditation processes, as well as enrollment management; advocate for the department and serve as a key member of the college's senior leadership team; facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations to expand the department's research initiatives while maintaining a focus on teaching; represent the College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science (CLAAS) within the University and to the broader public; collaborate with the CLAAS Dean's office to enhance recruitment efforts for community college transfers and high school students; communicate university and divisional policies and procedures to departmental staff and faculty; develop and foster industrial partnerships and initiatives, and overseeing grant and contract activities. Additional chair responsibilities are outlined in the Miami University Policy Library.
The department comprises six full-time faculty members and approximately 300 undergraduate students. The department also secured funding from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, to establish state-of-the-art laboratories for robotics, electro-mechanical, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering. Strong connections with local industries in the Ohio southwest region have consistently enabled Engineering Technology faculty to secure externally funded research and teaching projects. More information can be found at https://miamioh.edu/regionals/departments/engineering-technology/index.html.
Engineering Technology is a growing and dynamic department offering a professionally rewarding opportunity for the right candidate. The department offers ABET/ETAC accredited bachelor’s completion degree programs with concentrations in Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, and Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology; and associate degree programs in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology. In addition, the department offers a new bachelor’s completion degree in Robotics Engineering Technology. These programs are offered at local campuses and also offered as a distance-learning program to college partners across Ohio. The department is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science of Miami University and is based on Miami’s open-admission regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, robotics engineering, or closely related field. A record of teaching, scholarship, and service that supports appointment to the faculty with tenure. Strong background with ABET/ETAC accreditation process. Some university leadership experience. For appointment as full professor, requires cumulative record of high-quality teaching and academic advising; cumulative record of research, scholarly and/or creative achievement which has resulted in an established reputation within the discipline.
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| Desired Qualifications: |
Consideration may be given to candidates with strong experience in teaching on-line or hybrid courses, industry experience, P.E. Licensure, should be an innovator and an entrepreneur, in addition to a proven teacher and scholar. A commitment to the larger community, public service, and public scholarship is also valued.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Submit cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and research agenda. Inquiries may be directed to Kelli Bray, at braykd@miamioh.edu.
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| Diversity Statement: |
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
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| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: |
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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| Labor Law Posters for Applicants: |
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| Benefit Eligible: |
Yes
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| Date to Begin Screening Applicants: |
Screening of applications begins March 30, 2024 and continues until the position is filled.
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