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.
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Evidence of a collaborative leadership style that encourages engagement and empowerment.