Tenured Professor and Chair of Systems and Information Engineering

State of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Systems and Information Engineering (SIE) within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia invites applications for the department chair position. For 50 years, our department has been a cornerstone of excellence-educating leaders in engineering and business who make a real-world impact. Today, we continue this tradition through innovative research and education. As we look to the future, we seek a visionary leader and world-class scholar whose experience and achievements merit appointment as a full professor and who can foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment. This is an opportunity to join a department with a rich history, a culture of excellence, and an ambitious trajectory for the future.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must hold a PhD in systems engineering, industrial engineering, or closely related technical field
• Demonstrate sufficient qualifications for appointment as a tenured faculty member at the professor level

Responsibilities

• Continue to build on the strategic vision and objectives of the SIE department
• Build and enhance the reputation of SIE at UVA and beyond in the broader systems engineering community
• Play a key role in supporting and advocating for department programs and initiatives to SEAS and University leadership
• Play a key role in maintaining alumni engagement and involvement
• Aid in the department's assessments and accreditation process
• Work closely with department staff on budgetary and administrative aspects essential for operational success
• Work closely with the faculty and staff within the department to improve the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs
• Support, guide, and mentor faculty, students, and staff in a transparent manner to provide a positive and accountable experience
• Provide leadership in the development and management of departmental resources
• Play a key role in the assignment and evaluation of department's faculty and staff service to the departmental, school, and university
• Foster excellence in teaching, scholarship, and outreach for faculty and students in the department
• Support and enable scientific discovery through collaborations within the department and across the University
• Productively manage, support, and advocate for the departmental staff
• Facilitate open communication and manage conflict resolution with students, faculty, and staff
• Serve as a contributing member of the SEAS leadership team
• Work effectively to foster an inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff within the department

Benefits

• Confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees