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Department Chair and Associate Professor - Tenure Track, Construction Management
Apply now Job no: 493055
Work type: Faculty (Tenure track)
Location: Chester
Categories: Administrators, Faculty
Widener University School of Engineering invites applications for the Department Chair and Tenure-Track Associate Professor for the newly created Construction Management Program. Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, this role will be a key member of the School of Engineering leadership team and will serve as the lead for the Construction Management program.
The Department Chair will develop the short and long-term direction for the Construction Management program and is responsible for the overall management and administration of the program, including:
Lead curricular and initial and future accreditation matters.
Participate in collaborative activities across disciplines
Serve as a liaison with industry partners for enhanced educational and networking opportunities for students
Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed technical journals
Develop and sustain an externally funded research program
Develop and maintain departmental budget
Provide fiscal management of personnel and faculty resources, and equipment
Manage the performance assessment of faculty and staff
Perform program and student assessment
Strategize professional development for self and faculty
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
A significant portion of the Department Chair's annual workload is dedicated to the management and administration of the program, which will entail significant work in curriculum development, hiring faculty and staff, equipping the laboratories, launching the program, and preparing for accreditation.
Administrative
Oversee and direct the program including strategic planning and partnerships, curriculum development and implementation, program evaluation, selection of faculty and staff, budget management, student admission and progression.
Direct activities to obtain initial accreditation and maintain compliance with accreditation standards.
Oversee student learning outcome assessment process in accordance with Widener University's assessment plan.
Develop and manage budget.
Manage review of student performance, retention and probationary process
Develop and implement a program strategic plan that is congruent with Widener University's plan.
Supervise faculty and staff.
Coordinate faculty professional development in collaboration with faculty.
Manage faculty course load and adjunct faculty needs.
Develop collaborative partnerships within and outside of Widener University.
Teaching, professional development and scholarship.
Participate in organizing and conducting the School of Engineering and department's outreach events.
Participation in university shared governance responsibilities.
Teaching
Develop and teach courses in the undergraduate program.
Ensure courses and syllabi are current and available to all students in conjunction with faculty.
Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills in teaching as evidenced by supervisor and student evaluations.
Participate in team and/or interdisciplinary teaching.
Maintain regular office hours; guide or support students who reach out for assistance; identify students who are struggling and need extra attention or support to be successful (through use of email, phone or other appropriate means of communication).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
Master's degree in engineering
10 or more years of experience in construction management
Extensive knowledge and expertise in the key areas of construction management
A record of teaching effectiveness and in the key areas of construction management, including but not limited to planning, budgeting, coordinating, and/or administration.
Previous administrative experience in the following:
Personnel management
Evaluation
Program budgeting
Program planning and implementation
Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and oral communication abilities
Preferred:
Published scholarly work in peer-reviewed technical journals
Demonstrate scholarly inquiry and awareness of current professional trends
Candidates with a Ph.D. in Construction Management and related engineering fields are welcome to apply
Experience in higher education
Experience managing a budget in a setting with many competing objectives.
Commitment to an open-door policy of communication and interaction with all constituents.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position will remain open until filled.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
Some evenings and weekends may be required for events.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for long periods. Ability to conduct business on the phone and answer in a timely manner. Ability to move between offices, floors and buildings on campus.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
EOE M/F/V/D
Advertised: 29 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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