University of Louisville--Department of Chemical Engineering

INSTITUTION: University of Louisville
DEPARTMENT: Department of Chemical Engineering
POSITION: Department Chair
LINK: https://highereddecisions.com/uofl/current_vacancies.asp
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Department of Chemical Engineering

The University of Louisville JB Speed School of Engineering is soliciting nominations and applications for a leadership position.

Applications and nominations are solicited for the position of Chair of the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Louisville. The university is seeking an energetic academic leader with a strategic vision, outstanding academic credentials, and successful administrative experience. Candidates are expected to have earned a doctorate in chemical engineering or a closely related field; a strong record of research; a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; and strong leadership, communication and administrative skills. The preferred candidate should be tenurable at the rank of a full professor.

The ChE Department has over 200 undergraduate students, 28 master's students, 22 doctoral students, 9 faculty, $1M in annual research expenditures, and a number of exemplary research facilities, including one of the largest new micro/nano cleanrooms in the nation and the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research.

Louisville is the 16^th largest metropolitan city in the US. Its low cost of living combined with its unique amenities and quality of life have recently earned Louisville the recognition as the nation's most livable city in America in 2012, the Top U.S. travel destination in 2013. Information about Louisville is available at:

http://www.greaterlouisville.com/liveinlou/

Applicants must submit the online application to:

https://highereddecisions.com/uofl/current_vacancies.asp. 

Attach current curriculum vitae, application letter outlining qualifications for the position and vision for growing the research and educational mission of the department and names of at least three references with full contact information. The search will remain open until filled. Additional information concerning the department and position is available at      https://louisville.edu/speed/chemical.   Minority and         

female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Nominations may be forwarded to Dr. Adel Elmaghraby, adel@louisville.edu.

The University of Louisville is an EEO/AA employer.