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Position Title | Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
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Job Summary/Basic Function | Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Lamar University in their search for Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering. For best consideration, please apply by February 8, 2022 The Opportunity As a result of three retirements and two internal promotions, the College of Engineering at Lamar University is hiring five Chair positions in the following areas: Chemical & Biomolecular; Civil & Environmental; Electrical; Industrial and Systems; and Mechanical. This is an exceptional opportunity and transformational time to join a financially sound University and College enjoying strong state funding, rich local resources with unlimited industry partnerships, community support, and alumni involvement in a University with top down support by President Jaime R. Taylor who brings a PhD in Engineering Science and intimate knowledge of the potential held by the College of Engineering. Lamar University’s College of Engineering offers a modern, affordable education deep in the heart of one of the most economically important regions in the world. The College is ranked first in the state and third nationwide for return on investment for engineering majors out of more than 500 US colleges along with additional national recognition across all departments. Faculty members continually receive state and national recognition in professional excellence as well as secure funding. Lamar University, a national Carnegie Doctoral Research university and part of the Texas State University System, is filled with inspired and inspiring students and faculty alike who make lifelong impacts in their surrounding communities. The successful candidate is student focused and through strong industry partnerships and collaboration is committed to grow student investment and enrollment and produce job-ready graduates. The next Chair is a strong promoter of research and faculty development. Exceptional candidates may also be considered for an endowed chair/distinguished professor position. Qualification for this distinguished professorship/endowed chair will be evaluated every three years based on goals, achievements, and leadership. Research expenditures average $1.5 million annually with projects associated with the Center for Resiliency; Texas Air Research Center; Texas Hazardous Waste Center; Center for Midstream Management and Science and the Center for Advances in Port Management. Research funding sources include the National Science Foundation; National Academies of Sciences; Engineering and Medicine; the State of Texas; the port and terminal; and industry, engineering and manufacturing companies in the Southeast Texas area. Lamar University is also leading the Southeast Texas Flood Coordination Study which is a partnership of local, state, federal government, industry, and universities looking to mitigate the effects of flooding along the Texas Gulf Coast. Their recently completed, state of the art Emerson Advanced Technology Center – the result of an over $2.1 million investment in Lamar’s training capabilities – allows students to learn control system fundamentals to cutting edge control system technologies in a safe and controlled environment. Located near The Sabine-Neches Waterway (home of The Port of Beaumont, Port of Port Arthur, Port of Orange and lined with privately owned marine terminals) – a key transportation hub and major economic driver in the state of Texas, with more than 66,000 direct, indirect, induced and related user jobs – as well as 75 petrochemical sites within a 25-mile radius, engineering students are geographically well-resourced to immediately locate important, deeply rewarding engineering jobs upon graduation in the Southeast Texas area. The surrounding community of Beaumont offers incredible affordability and vibrant lifestyle opportunities – a cosmopolitan city on the gulf coast, with a bustling restaurant scene, warm winter months, and beautiful coastlines – makes this a premier, life changing experience for any up-and-coming engineer or engineering professor. The Position Lamar University, a public, Carnegie Doctoral Research University, is seeking a Department Chair to lead the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Exceptional candidates may also be considered for and endowed chair/distinguished professor position. Qualification for this distinguished professorship/endowed chair will be evaluated every three years based on goals, achievements, and leadership. Lamar University (LU), a member of the Texas State University System, has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, with an enrollment of 17,000. LU has been recognized nationally for its general education core curriculum, leadership in online education, and selection as a member of the Honor Roll of the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. LU is located in Beaumont, in the southeastern region of Texas on the Texas Gulf Coast and is a major contributor to the nation’s oil and gas, transportation, refining and supply. LU College of Engineering (COE) is affiliated with six research centers, including the Center for Resiliency (CfR), Center for Advances in Port Management (CAPM), Center of Midstream Management and Science (CMMS), Center for Advances in Water and Air Quality (CAWAQ), Texas Air Research Center (TARC), and the Texas Hazardous Waste Research Center (THWRC). The LUCOE offers a modern, affordable education deep in the heart of one of the most economically important regions in the world. Seventy-five petrochemical facilities are located within a 20-mile radius of Lamar University’s beautiful campus. The LUCOE is consistently ranked in the top five nationally for higher education value and return on investment. Our six research centers offer a tremendous amount of support to the College of Engineering’s faculty and students. The LUCOE has a longstanding history of providing a high value, student-centric education and collaboration with industry. The LUCOE is embarking on an exciting journey of growth and enhanced partnerships with industry, while continuing to enrich our student-centric world class education. The opportunity for the LUCOE to hire five world class leaders to serve as department chairs for all five of LUCOE’s engineering departments provides successful candidates an amazing transformative opportunity. Position Summary/Basic Function Lamar University invites applicants for a full-time, tenured faculty position (essential that the successful candidate will be able receive tenure at Lamar University) at the Associate/Full Professor level in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Position Description The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a bachelor of science in civil engineering, master of engineering in civil engineering, master of engineering science in civil engineering, masters of science in environmental engineering, masters of science in environmental studies and a Doctor of Engineering in civil engineering. The bachelor’s program in civil engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/ . The department has approximately 175 students and 7 faculty. The department chair will represent and advocate for all departmental faculty, staff, students and programs; manage departmental personnel, budget and resources; oversee program reviews; evaluate faculty and staff; oversee course schedule building process, lead departmental recruiting and retention efforts; develop new academic programs; assist in building/strengthening industry partnership; and provide leadership in the university, state, and region, thus promoting excellence in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Duties and Responsibilities
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Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience) | Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience
Through these tasks, the holder will build and/or enhance the reputation of the department, the College, and the University. The endowed position holder is also expected to interact fully with other faculty members, maintain a teaching load involving both undergraduate and graduate courses, and responsibilities for student supervision and committee assignments. The endowed chair holder’s activities, teaching load, departmental leadership, and other assignments will be reviewed annually with the dean, subject to departmental, college and university policy and existing agreements. The endowed chair position performance will be formally reviewed every three years subject to university policy. |
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience) | Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements listed above and one or more of the following: |
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EEO Statement | Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. |
Veteran's Preference | Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. |
Security Sensitive Statement | This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. |
Lamar Expectation of Quality | Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests. |
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Open Date | 01/12/2022 |
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Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicants | To Apply Academic Career and Executive Search (ACES) is assisting Lamar University. Inquiries, nominations, and applications will be treated confidentially. Please click on the external link to get connected to the Academic Career & Executive Search website to apply to the Lamar University Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering position: Link to Apply: Lamar University: Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering – Academic Career & Executive Search (applicantstack.com) For best consideration, please apply by February 8, 2022. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Please do not email applications. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are treated confidentially. Inquiries and questions: [email protected] Nominations and referrals: Please send to [email protected] The successful candidate must submit official transcripts of the terminal degree and successfully undergo a background check. Lamar University is a Member of the Texas State University System |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/10485 |
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