Monday, November 24, 2014

Clemson University - Engineering - Thomas F. Hash ’69 Endowed Chair

INSTITUTION: Clemson University
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
POSITION: Thomas F. Hash ’69 Endowed Chair
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Clemson is hiring for the endowed position described below. It is broadly defined to include any areas of engineering for sustainability and we would love to see applications or answer any questions from those of you who may be interested. 

The College of Engineering and Science at Clemson University is soliciting applications for the Thomas F. Hash ’69 Endowed Chair in Sustainable Development.  This position is supported by a fully funded $4M endowment created by Thomas F. and Mary Rebecca E. Hash and the State of South Carolina to establish a Center of Economic Excellence in Sustainable Development. This endowed chair is part of the South Carolina SmartState Program’s (www.smartstatesc.org) Center for Sustainable Development that has received over $8M in funding.

The College seeks a dynamic, innovative leader in sustainable development, with departmental affiliation and tenure to be determined based on the best fit for the selected candidate. Candidate interests should span the broad range of interactions among the environment, economic development, and natural resources.  Preferred research expertise includes applications to some of society’s grand challenges for the next century (e.g., air, water, energy, climate, food), the environment and the challenges of sustainability. The Hash Chair is uniquely positioned to provide collaborative leadership with researchers across campus and with public and private partners in the state of South Carolina. The College seeks exceptional candidates with a strong record of scholarship and obtaining federal, state, and industrial funding; experience building, leading, and managing a significant research enterprise; a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching; and a vision that will position the College prominently on the national stage. A doctoral degree in engineering or science-related field is required and candidates should have qualifications commensurate with an advanced associate or full professor. 

Clemson is a public, land-grant university located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the thriving I-85 business corridor between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. Clemson University is ranked 20th among national public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The university has a total enrollment near 22,000 students and is described by students and faculty as an inclusive, student-centered community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel.


Nominations are also invited. They should include the name, current position, e-mail address, and telephone number of the individual being nominated. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, contact information for five references, and a statement of their vision of the role of the chair to:

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