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
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