Western Kentucky University
Department of Engineering
Department Head

Western Kentucky University, Department of Engineering, invites nominations and applications for the position of Head of the Department of Engineering. The successful candidate will provide visionary, enabling leadership for a young and growing department with accredited project-based undergraduate programs in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will lead by example, embodying and advocating the guiding principles of the department, including a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, project-based learning, and the production of competent and sought-after engineers.

The successful candidate will be eligible for tenure at the rank of full Professor within one of the three programs in the Department, and have a demonstrated working knowledge of administrative protocols. The new Department Head will be expected to secure Kentucky Professional Engineering licensure within one year. Individuals with industry, practitioner or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply. Preferred qualifications include current licensure in the US, a strong record of successful academic administrative experience and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and project-based learning.

Initiated in 2000, all three programs in the Department of Engineering are fully accredited by ABET. There are 12 full-time faculty members serving a growing student body of 414. The department has a strong stakeholder support base, boasting an endowment of over $5M, including three $1M professorships. In 2003, the department moved into a new $20M Complex for Engineering and Biological Sciences designed specifically around its project-based mission, along with over $3.5M in new equipment.

Western Kentucky University a comprehensive university with a vision to become a “leading American university with international reach.” It is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a growing city of 60,000+ population in a state noted for its high quality of life, modest cost of living, and increasing cultural diversity. With an enrollment of approximately 18,665 students in undergraduate and graduate programs, the University has grown 28% in the last ten years, and is poised to increase enrollment significantly by 2020.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, a statement of philosophy and priorities for teaching and departmental leadership, and the names and contact information, including email addresses, for five references. Submit applications and nominations to:

Screening begins immediately, and continues until the position is filled. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans.  Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Department Of Engineering, 1906 College Heights Blvd #21082, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1082
Phone: (270) 745-2461, Fax: (270) 745-5856
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