Department Chair, Engineering Management &
Systems Engineering
The Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion
University (ODU) in Norfolk, VA invites applications for the position
of Department Chair, Engineering Management and Systems
Engineering (EMSE), to begin in January 2013 or July 2013.
ODU was named a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of
Higher Education in 2011. It is located in a vibrant metropolitan area,
where recreation, cultural activities, educational offerings, and
business districts are all close by. The ODU community enjoys a
variety of indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a flourishing art scene,
prestigious museums, historic sites, charming neighborhoods,
exceptional restaurants, and sandy beaches. The proximity of the
campus to NASA Langley Research Center, Norfolk Naval Station,
Department of Energy's Jefferson Laboratories, Virginia Modeling
Analysis and Simulation Center, Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport,
Norfolk International Terminals, major shipbuilding industries, and a
variety of other commercial enterprises, presents excellent research,
consulting and service opportunities to ODU faculty.
EMSE, a three-time recipient of the ASEM Founder’s Award for
“Excellence in Academic Leadership,” has 14 full-time faculty
members and over 250 graduate students. The research expenditures in
2011 fiscal year exceeded $2 million dollars. EMSE offers programs
leading to doctoral and masters degrees in Engineering Management
and Systems Engineering as well as an undergraduate minor in
Engineering Management. The Department is recognized by IEEE for
offering top-ranked graduate programs and is considered one of the top
five departments of its kind nationwide. EMSE is also recognized for
conferring the largest number of graduate degrees in the United States.
In addition to the traditional degree programs, EMSE offers an in-demand and progressive distance-learning program that can reach any
eligible student who has a computer and a high-speed Internet
connection. Our diverse student body hails from over 30 countries and
wide range of backgrounds. The Department and the faculty offices are
scheduled to move into a brand-new signature facility in 2014.
We are seeking a Department Chair with the vision, energy, scholarly
credentials and leadership skills to guide the department on its quest for
even greater levels of teaching and learning, research and contributions
to our communities. The successful candidate must have a track record
of successful leadership and must possess the interpersonal and
communication skills to maintain the department’s collegial
atmosphere. An earned doctorate in engineering management and/or
systems engineering or in a closely related discipline, a distinguished
record in: research and dedication to teaching and academic leadership
are required. In addition, candidates must have credentials meriting
appointment to the rank of full professor with tenure.
As a member of the College's leadership team, the Chair's duties will
include administrative responsibilities, such as departmental planning
and budgeting, staffing and supervision; departmental representation
and advice to the Batten College of Engineering and Technology and
to the academic and industrial community; as well as leadership with
respect to the evolution of the department’s academic curriculum,
degree programs and research.
Applications should be sent electronically to oakan@odu.edu
Applicants should submit a cover letter, vision statement, curriculum
vitae and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least four
references. Applications and nominations should be directed to
EMSE Department Chair Search Committee, Batten College of
Engineering and Technology, Dean’s Office, 102 Kaufman Hall,
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529. Review of
applications will continue until the position is filled.
Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and
requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION ENGINEERING Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Research Assistant Professor in Circuit Design, Communications and Optoelectronic Devices (four posts) [Appointment period: tenable from September 2012] Since its inception in 1974, the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering (EIE) has enjoyed a distinguished history of providing outstanding engineering education and conducting high impact research. Major esearch endeavours within the Department are conducted within four research groups, viz. communications, applied nonlinear circuits and systems, multimedia signal processing and thin film optoelectronics. The Department has extensive resources to support a wide variety of teaching activities and research interests. Please visit the website at http://www.eie.polyu.edu.hk/ for more information about the Department. EIE is a constituent of the Faculty of Engineering. Information on the Faculty is available at http://www. polyu.edu.hk/feng/. The appointees will be required to: (a) undertake teaching duties at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of Circuit Design, Communications and Optoelectronic Devices; (b) conduct research that leads to publications in top-tier refereed journals and awards of research grants; (c) supervise student projects and theses; (d) engage in scholarly research/consultancy in their area of expertise; and (e) contribute to departmental activities. Appointees at Professor/Associate Professor level will be expected to have excellent teaching and publication records and to provide leadership in research, programme/curriculum development, administration, etc. Those who have demonstrated potential in making significant contributions to emerging technologies will also be considered. Applicants should: (a) have a PhD degree in a relevant discipline; (b) have the relevant postdoctoral research experience (as supported by evidence of publication record, research projects and outputs, or strong potential for publishing in top-tier refereed journals) and relevant teaching experience; (c) be able to demonstrate evidence of effective classroom teaching skills; and (d) have excellent communication skills (the medium of instruction is English). Applicants for the Research Assistant Professor posts should demonstrate potential for establishing significant externally funded research programmes. Remuneration and Conditions of Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointments for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Appointments for Research Assistant Professor (with remuneration package same as that for an Assistant Professor) will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract for up to three years. Re-engagement hereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor and Professor levels. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Application Please submit application form via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk; by fax at (852) 2364 2166; or by mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Application forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job.htm. Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm. Chronicle of Higher Ed Issue: 4/20 Due: 4/9 Size: 2(3.375) x 9 Cost: $2736.00 inc web
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Program Chair Health Studies
Hodges University, a private, nonprofit regionally accredited
institution is recruiting for a Program Chair for its Health Studies
Baccalaureate Degree Program. Successful candidate will hold
a terminal degree in the field of biology, chemistry, or medicine
with a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the
undergraduate level. Administrative experience in higher education
preferred. Program Chairs are required to teach in their discipline
with course release time for administrative duties.
Hodges University is an adult-centered institution with the majority
of the courses offered in the evening and on weekends. Please see
our Web site ( Hodges.edu) for more information.
Please send a letter of interest, teaching philosophy statement,
C.V. and transcripts to Dr. Carlene Harrison, Dean, School of
Allied Health, 2655 Northbrook Drive, Naples, FL 34119 or
e-mail to charrison@hodges.edu.
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bilities: provide individual and group coun-
seling services to students, faculty, and staff;
provide workshops within the Center as as-
signed; provide outreach/consultation ser-
vices as assigned; provide supervision and
instruction to doctoral interns in A. P. A.-ac-
credited doctoral internship programs and
other students in training; provide univer-
sity and community service; commitment to
diversity in service and training within their
areas of expertise. For more information,
please go to http://www.bsu.edu/hrs/job-
postings. Ball State University is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer
and is strongly and actively committed to di-
versity within its community.
NURSING FACULTY
Requirements include a doctorate in nursing or related ;eld for Assistant
or Associate Professor tenure or non-tenure-tracks and Master’s degree
for clinical lab instructor or simulation center coordinator. Candidate
must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.
Teaching experience in medical-surgical, mental health, community/
public health, pediatric, obstetric, leadership/management and/or
research and informatics nursing is preferred.
;e University of Texas of the Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/
A;rmative Action Employer. Interested candidates should submit a C. V.
and cover letter to: Dorothy Jackson, Ph.D., RN, Director of Nursing,
;e University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 4901 E. University
Blvd., Odessa, Texas 79762; 432.552.2560; Jackson_d@utpb.edu.
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School of Engineering
Academic Vacancies
Head of Discipline/Division, Associate Professor and Assistant
Professor appointments in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the establishment of
a new School of Engineering and to mould the development of your
discipline in a fast-growing and ambitious environment.
Nazarbayev University was opened in July 2010 in Astana with the aim
of being the leading university in Kazakhstan, the wider Central Asian
region and beyond. The University has a unique vision to work in
partnership with a number of the world’s most outstanding universities
to introduce a new approach to university education and research in
Kazakhstan. All teaching and business at Nazarbayev University is
carried out in English.
The Nazarbayev University School of Engineering, in partnership with
University College London, opened its doors on the 31st August 2011
with its first entry cohort of 140 students who had successfully completed
the university’s one year Foundation Programme. The School is currently
offering Bachelor degree programmes in Chemical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Master
of Science programmes will be introduced from 2014. The School also
has its own research programme, in partnership, where appropriate, with
the university’s research centres in energy and life sciences.
The School is seeking to appoint further faculty at a number of levels
to continue its growth and development. This represents the fourth
round of recruitment for the School. Successful candidates will
possess a doctorate, or an equivalent higher academic degree (such
as the Kandidat Nauk/Candidate of Science), in a relevant discipline
area. They will also be active researchers with, or with the potential to
achieve, an internationally recognized track record of research.
These are full-time positions, although the duration of contracts is
subject to negotiation.
An attractive salary and reward package, including rent-free
accommodation and other benefits, is offered.
Please note that the Head of Mechanical Engineering post has been
filled.
Applicants should send a CV, the names and contact details of three
referees, transcript, and supporting materials to Professor Stefaan
Simons, Dean, Nazarbayev University School of Engineering (
hiring-engineering@nu.edu.kz). For additional information about the
School and the faculty positions, please visit our Web site (http://
eng.nu.edu.kz/work/school_of_engineering/Vacancies). Review of
applications will begin immediately.
Closing date: Until filled.
;e University of Texas of the Permian Basin invites applications
for the positions of ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
of Nursing, tenure or non-tenure-track; Master’s prepared nurses
for CLINICAL LAB INSTRUCTORS; and COORDINATOR for
our Nursing Simulation Center. We are seeking individuals who are
highly innovative to participate in developing and teaching in a new
Bachelor of Science degree nursing program. ;e University of Texas
of the Permian Basin, part of the University of Texas system, provides
bachelors and masters degrees, a doctoral degree in education, and
leadership training through its John Ben Shepperd Leadership Institute.
Information about the University can be found at www.utpb.edu.
souri State University invites applications
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor posi-
tion, beginning August 2012. The standard
teaching load is three classes per semester
(however, the first year load is two classes
per semester), with the possibility of multi-
ple sections of the same class. Online teach-
ing will be required as part of the standard
teaching load. Ph.D. in Criminology/Crim-
inal Justice or a closely related discipline
is preferred; applicants with an Advanced
ABD will be considered. Applicants with
primary teaching and research interests in
statistics and law enforcement are preferred;
however, other areas of interest will be con-
sidered. Scholarly activity and publication,
along with teaching and service, are re-
quired for tenure and promotion. Salary is
competitive. Missouri State University is lo-
cated in Springfield, Missouri. The univer-
sity has approximately 23,000 students. The
department has an undergraduate program
and a graduate program in Criminology and
Criminal Justice, as well as a graduate cer-
