Founding Chair of Electrical and Mechanical Eng.
Full Time
North Andover, MA 01845
Posted
Job description
Position Overview
The School of Science and Engineering invites applications for the Founding Chair of the
Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The Department seeks an
entrepreneurial leader that can realize our vision of having a cross-collaborative culture in the
electromechanical fields and a strong presence in the region for high-quality teaching and
impactful and externally funded research.
Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is a newly formed department within
the School to leverage our existing programs and expertise in computer, electrical, and
mechanical engineering. The Department's goal is to launch an electromechanical engineering
program with an anticipated fall 2023 launch date.
Merrimack's School of Science and Engineering programs have a history of providing
exceptional undergraduate education. The College is interested in enhancing that identity while
increasing its research capacity. Consequently, we are interested in expanding our graduate
portfolio within the Department, which currently includes an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
and an M.S. in Product Management.
The School currently enrolls 633 undergraduate and 100 graduate students with 56 full-time
faculty, 26 part-time faculty, and 13 staff members. Moreover, we anticipate significant growth
in the student body after institutional investments that will expand the engineering footprint on
campus by 50,000 sq. ft. Other investments over the next few years include new academic
programming, increased personnel, and procurement of additional laboratory resources.
Merrimack College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Therefore, we seek
candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social
and personal identities and perspectives. We particularly encourage applications from
members of underrepresented groups.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Founding Chair of the Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering must be a
bold and visionary leader who can see beyond individual disciplines yet understand the various
areas within each program. Overall, the Founding Department Chair will provide administrative
leadership in:
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Carry out long-term strategic planning efforts within the School and the Department. -
Manage the daily operation of the Department and its associated programs.
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Mentor, supervise, and support faculty and staff members.
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Oversee the educational quality of the programs.
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Develop and improve the curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Support faculty research efforts and initiatives by fostering interdisciplinary and industry
collaborations and providing resources.
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Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Manage the operational budget.
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Execute assessment and evaluation strategy to maintain ABET accreditation.
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Plan the academic schedule for each program.
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Coordinate and engage with the program-level advisory boards.
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Teach courses in related areas at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Qualifications
The candidate, at a minimum, will have the following qualifications: a Ph.D. in computer,
electrical, mechanical engineering, or closely related engineering discipline; and an
established record of teaching, research, and service that qualifies for a tenured Associate
Professor or Professor appointment. Strong verbal/written communication skills are
essential. Additionally, the ability to foster an environment that values diversity, equity and
inclusion is expected of all Merrimack community members.
School of Science and Engineering
The School of Science and Engineering is dedicated to providing students with the foundation
for a high-quality STEM education. The School is composed of a talented and dedicated team
of faculty and staff preparing students for impactful careers. The School opened a new
Engineering Innovation Center in fall 2022 to fuel collaboration, hands-on learning, and
research.
Review of applications will begin immediately, with full consideration granted to those
applications received by October 19, 2022. Subsequent review will continue on a rolling basis until qualified/suitable candidates are identified. Application materials should include the following:
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Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning -
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
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Teaching Statement
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Research Statement
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Vision statement for the Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
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Leadership Philosophy and Values Statement (limit to one page)
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Statement addressing past or potential contributions to advancing diversity/equity and
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how to incorporate inclusive excellence into teaching and scholarship (limit to one
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page)
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Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
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This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check
Required Vaccinations & Remote Work
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully
on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community. Merrimack
College currently has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Students, faculty and staff are required
to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to
building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage
hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of
seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to
Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of
diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous
experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering
a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity
and inclusion.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack
College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000
undergraduate and some 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The
College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate
programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student
success. The College comprises five schools: liberal arts, science and engineering, health
sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy, and Girard school of business.
The college’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the
towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and
Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of
Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the
country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best
Colleges, coming in 34th out of 175 schools ranked in the Regional Universities North category
in 2022. Merrimack also ranked 3rd in the most innovative schools category. Merrimack is a
NCAA Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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