George Mason University
Deadline: Open Until Filled
https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/56124
The George Mason University Department of Bioengineering within the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) invites applications for the position of Department Chair. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Dean of the College, the Department Chair is the chief academic and administrative leader for the department, and serves as a key member of the College’s leadership team. The Chair of Bioengineering will provide vision and leadership to advance the department, positioning the department as a leader in innovation and education in bioengineering. S/he will guide a robust scholarship and research agenda, promote excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, including the development of collaborative academic programs, and grow the proportion of women and underrepresented minorities in the educational programs. The Chair will be responsible for establishing a collaborative and collegial relationship among the College’s constituent departments.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have received a PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, and qualify to be a tenured professor in the Department. Competitive candidates will have an outstanding record in research with a strong record of funding, along with a genuine understanding of the teaching mission and the importance of providing undergraduate and graduate students with the highest quality educational experience. A demonstrated commitment to the effective mentoring of junior faculty is essential. The next Department Chair must have the leadership skills and vision to advance the Department to new heights, which includes a strong sense of where the field is headed and an understanding of its sub-disciplines. S/he will have unassailable personal and academic integrity, strong oral and written communication skills, and a focus on openness and transparency.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F9261Z at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload (1) a complete CV with publications, (2) a statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching and research (to attach as ‘Other Doc’), (3) a statement on what diversity and inclusion means to you (to attach as ‘Other Doc’), and (4) the names of three professional references with contact information. The review of applications will begin January 19, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Equity Statement:
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.