Kummer Endowed Department Chair - Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering #00086336

Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology's Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) Department seeks qualified applicants for the position of Kummer Endowed Department Chair. We are looking for a visionary and thoughtful leader who can inspire future engineers, foster innovation in the lab and in the classroom, manage the department's financial resources, and collaborate with our outstanding alumni. The Kummer Endowed Department Chair will enhance the visibility and rankings of our programs, grow student numbers and research in the department while helping to sculpt the infrastructure of tomorrow. If you are intrigued by this opportunity, we invite you to apply.

As a Kummer Endowed Department Chair, the selected candidate will fulfill the required role of Kummer Endowed Chairs as outlined in https://kummerinstitute.mst.edu. The annual disbursement may be used to support departmental priorities, research, equipment, travel, and student assistantships. The Kummer Institute was recently established through a $300 million transformative gift focused on cultivating leadership and technological innovation, nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering expansion of academic-industry partnerships, and addressing the emerging needs of industry to create economic growth for our region, state, and nation.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field, have achieved the rank of full professor (or equivalent). Desirable qualifications include:

* Experience leading an academic organization in the role of department chair, associate chair, assistant chair, program director, or other similar leadership experience;

* Demonstrated success as a collaborative researcher, evidenced by a combination of published papers and externally funded projects;

* Demonstrated success as an effective teacher and passion for engineering education evidenced by a combination of student evaluation scores, peer reviews, or other markers of quality instruction;

* Experience supporting individuals (students and/or colleagues) from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives;

* Evidence of fostering and supporting an inclusive and collaborative working environment in one's department, research center, lab, or other workplace;

* Experience in fundraising and/or corporate development activities;

* Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills;

* A passion for nurturing the careers of others and other tangible demonstrations of servant leadership.

Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) cover letter; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; 4) teaching statement; 5) statement of leadership philosophy; 6) statement of vision for the department; and 7) contact information for at least five references to Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at: https://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/ using reference number 00086336. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For more information prior to applying, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. David Bayless, at dbayless@mst.edu

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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