SCSU Position Description

The Chair is responsible for providing academic leadership to the department and reports to the Dean of the College of Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Technology. A commitment is required to ensure high quality instructional programs by maintaining TAC of ABET accreditation; increasing student enrollment across programs; recruiting, maintaining and evaluating high quality, diverse faculty; promoting research and scholarly activity; securing external funds for scholarships, departmental activities, program and facilities enhancement; faculty/student professional development and mentoring; and interacting with internal and external stakeholders. The Chair is expected to oversee strategic planning, budget preparation and execution, and collaborate with other educational and private sector entities to advance the teaching, research and outreach capabilities of the department. The department offers undergraduate degree programs in civil and mechanical engineering technology.

Qualifications include an earned doctoral degree in one of the program areas; minimum of five successful years of teaching experience in higher education; record of referred publications and other scholarly activity; academic administration experience; securing external funds, and mentoring faculty and students.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills and communication skills are expected.

State of South Carolina Employment Application , resume, letter of application, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
POST OFFICE BOX 7597
2153 RUSSELL STREET
ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA  29117

This is a permanent, full-time position. Only applications received in the Office of Human Resource Management by 5:00 pm on the closing date will be considered.

SCSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer F/M/H/V.

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