Position ID: | OSU-MAE-AY22MAE9 [#20614, MAE9] |
Position Title: | Chair, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Ohio State University |
Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
Appl Deadline: | finished (2021/11/23, finished 2022/09/30) |
Position Description: |
Chair, Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering The College of Engineering at The Ohio State University invites
applications and nominations for the position of Chair of
the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The Department’s research
and education
emphasis is broad, ranging from sustainable energy, nanotechnology, networking
and nuclear engineering, along with their applications in myriad domains, including healthcare,
manufacturing, and transportation. The Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering is one of the largest departments in
the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. The Department is home
to nearly 80 faculty and over 35 dedicated staff members. Approximately 1900
undergraduates are pursuing a degree in either Mechanical or Aerospace
Engineering (and a minor in Nuclear Engineering) through rigorous programs that
feature hands-on, project-based learning. Nearly 300 graduate students are enrolled
in a degree program in either Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering.
Our innovative and creative faculty adhere to the philosophy that true advancement
depends upon the cooperation of academia, industry, and government working
together to advance the goals of science and technology. Our students and
faculty regularly collaborate with colleagues in other departments in the
College of Engineering and with multiple other colleges across campus. Strong
research relationships exist with the Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA Glenn
Research Center, several National Laboratories, GE Aviation, Honda of America,
and numerous other industrial partners. Department faculty have over $26
million in sponsored research expenditures annually in areas such as advanced
transportation systems (automotive and aerospace), energy and environmental sustainability,
materials and manufacturing, micro- and nanotechnology, nuclear sciences and
engineering, and bioengineering while providing leadership for the Center for
Automotive Research, The NSF IUCRC Smart Vehicle Concepts Center, the Aerospace
Research Center, the Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center, the Center for
Cancer Engineering and the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. The
College
of Engineering has
about 10,000 students and offers 14 undergraduate and 13 graduate degrees in 12
engineering departments, as well as three undergraduate and four graduate degrees
in the Knowlton School of Architecture. The College has recently expanded its
degree offerings with a BS in Engineering Technology available on the university’s
regional campuses. The College is one of the largest and most impactful institutions
in the field with 405 engineering and architecture faculty members. The College
has 14 National Academy of Engineering members and numerous fellows of
societies and award recipients. In fiscal year 2020, the College had more than
$138 million in externally sponsored research expenditures. Industry R&D
expenditures for the College of Engineering in fiscal year 2020 totaled over $43
million. The
College of Engineering provides fertile ground for innovation and
collaboration, and it promotes the University’s land-grant mission to create,
transfer, and preserve knowledge for the purpose of enhancing economic
competitiveness regionally, nationally, and globally and by preparing
professionals ready to sustain and advance society. The College strives to
create a diverse and inclusive environment where all students, staff, and
faculty can thrive (https://engineering.osu.edu/diversity). We understand
that diversity and inclusion are essential components of excellence. We
are committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse
environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their
full potential. We seek candidates who are committed to contributing to
diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our
students, staff, and faculty. The Ohio State University prides itself on being a model
21st-century public, land grant, research, urban, community engaged
institution. Ohio State is a top-20 public university, enrolling over
60,000 students, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s
leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of
best U.S. employers for diversity. Ohio State recently unveiled plans for a
major expansion of its Innovation District, including a $1.1 billion investment
in new buildings and programs. Columbus
is the nation’s 14th largest city, home to Fortune 500 companies, world-class
research institutes, top-ranked hospitals, and the state’s capital. The city
was named the 2015 "Intelligent Community of the Year" by the
Intelligent Community Forum, called a "Midwestern style capital" by
the New York Times and one of the top ten "Best Places to Live" by
Money Magazine. Columbus is home to multiple dynamic arts districts; it invites
and embraces cultural and economic diversity. Mechanical
and Aerospace Engineering Chair Overview The
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Chair leads a faculty that currently
includes 52 tenured track faculty, 6 research track faculty, 13 clinical track
faculty, 13 research scientists, 3 lecturers and oversees 30 research centers
and laboratories. The Chair, who reports to the Dean
of the College of Engineering, is responsible for all administrative,
budgetary, and personnel decisions within the Department, and will be
responsible for leadership, management, and strategic vision for the next phase
of the Department’s growth. Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit an application in Academic Jobs Online: (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20614). Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, and names and contact information of five references commensurate with the rank sought. Confidential applications will be accepted. We note that the AJO application package includes a non-exhaustive list of examples that candidates may choose to include as evidence of their qualifications in their application. The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, and intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment. For more information, please refer to the Office of Academic Affairs website regarding Faculty Misconduct Reference Checks. The
Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and
intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning
community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career
families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community
members through a suite of institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance
Institution, a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher
Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and have an excellent partner in The
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The
Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race,
religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status,
or any other bases under the law. Application review will begin on February 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. |