Professor & Head ( Civil & Environmental Engineering)

Job Title

Professor & Head ( Civil & Environmental Engineering)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

College Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department Head of Civil & Environmental Engineering will lead a teaching and research-balanced department, providing vision in concert with strategic planning of the department, which aligns with the goals, and strategic plan of the university. The Department Head will lead the department to advance and accelerate research, innovation and education and facilitate collaborations across the university as well as nationally and internationally. The Department Head will be responsible for departmental strategic planning, personnel and facility management, student cultivation, curriculum development, and other required duties.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the administrative functions of the department: guide and motivate faculty, hire new workers, determine fiscal goals of the department and ensure department success, oversee and establish policy, evaluate faculty and staff work performance, create work schedules, arrange department meetings, facility management and other required duties.

• Maintaining ABET/SACSCOC accreditation requirements: monitor curriculum development, evaluate faculty to ensure that students are receiving the best possible learning experience.

• Advising students.

• Teaching undergraduate/graduate course(s) per University workload policy.

• Writing proposals and conducting research.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related Civil Engineering related sub-fields.

• Industry Experience.

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

• Demonstrated experience with ABET and regional accreditation.

• Demonstrated administrative experience in higher education or industry in a position with responsibilities that included budgeting, strategic planning, personnel management, and performance reviews.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Professional registration.

• Demonstrated Department Head experience.

Job Posting Close Date:  

• Until Filled

 

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

 

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated<