To be considered for the position, candidates must have:

  • Ph.D. in a field relevant to the department.
  • Accomplishments commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment in Biological Systems Engineering at the rank of full professor.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide visionary leadership. 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary department and align resources to achieve strategic outcomes.
  • A record of leadership and outcomes that demonstrate an abiding commitment to practices that are inclusive of diversity.
  • Exceptional skills in communication and interpersonal relations. 

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

  • A record of excellence in research evidenced by a portfolio of products and outcomes (e.g., publications, extramural funding, collaborations, intellectual property, evidence-based products brought to market). 
  • A commitment to teaching excellence in formal and informal settings.
  • An ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of constituencies.
  • Evidence of using data and/or fact-based information to navigate complex situations and make strategic decisions.
  • Demonstrated understanding of systems and networks that encourage and support entrepreneurial activities.
  • Sensitivity to the perspectives and values of faculty, staff, and students.
  • Working knowledge of engineering disciplines.
  • Evidence of a collaborative leadership style that encourages engagement and empowerment.