Opportunity Details
Our client is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science (PGMS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the department's educational, research, and service activities while ensuring efficient administrative operations. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Engineering Technology, the Department Chair will represent PGMS and make administrative decisions, develop new programs, strengthen existing ones, and expand the department's research profile. They will also oversee the department budget, coordinate teaching assignments, and mentor faculty and staff.
The successful candidate will have a strong record of research and academic accomplishments, teaching excellence, and service experience at the rank of Full Professor. They will provide strategic vision and leadership for the department, manage academic programs and research labs, and develop faculty to expand rigorous research and educational programs. This 11-month academic tenured appointment includes administrative, teaching, research, and service responsibilities, with dedicated time for administrative, educational, strategic, and research initiatives. The ideal candidate will contribute to a community committed to student success, professional development, integrity, diversity, innovation, and collaboration.