Chair, Mechanical Engineering
HCU College of Science and Engineering
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Collaborate with Dean and College leadership to set strategic vision for Mechanical Engineering at HCU
- Work collaboratively with the Dean to identify and pursue funding opportunities needed to support new Mechanical Engineering Program initiatives
- Develop curriculum, degree changes, and catalog updates
- Prepare accurate documentation for Academic Affairs Committee
- Prepare documentation for ABET accreditation
- Review of program assessments per SACSCOC and other accrediting agencies
- Select, vet and supervise adjunct faculty
- Prepare course schedules and staffing
- Directly observe classroom instruction
- Provide written evaluation of all full-time and adjunct faculty members teaching within this department on a regular basis with the goal of continuous improvement in teaching and learning
- Develop and oversee department syllabi, scope and sequence of courses and course content, including curricular revisions
- Review student course evaluations with faculty each semester
- Ensure timely submission of student grades from department faculty
- Actively participate in scholarly endeavors
- Hold regular departmental meetings with faculty in department
- Hear student concerns past the instructor level (per university grievance policy)
- Attend and participate in campus and College meetings
- Pursue the integration of faith-and-learning in and out of the classroom
- Ability to represent college enthusiastically and professionally
Requirements
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- Higher education teaching experience at the undergraduate level
- Leadership experience in higher education preferred
Benefits
- Background checks are performed on every new hire
- If your application is selected to continue with the interviewing process you will be required to submit a Background Check form
- If you decline, your application may be denied
- By proceeding with the online application you understand and accept this process.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
curriculum developmentprogram assessmentABET accreditationSACSCOC compliancefaculty evaluationcourse schedulingscholarly endeavorsdepartmental meetingsgrievance policyfaith-and-learning integration
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationevaluationproblem-solvingorganizationprofessional representationcontinuous improvementmentoringconflict resolution
Certifications
PhD in Mechanical Engineering