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rDirector of the School of Engineering & Technology

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rCategory: rrAdministrative, Professional & Staff Positions

rDepartment: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rPosted: Dec 13, 2023

rCloses: Open Until Filledr

rType: FT - Continuous

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About Western Illinois University:

Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves over 7,600 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: The position of Director of the School of Engineering & Technology at Western Illinois University (Macomb/Quad Cities campus) will begin on July 1, 2024; or a mutually agreeable date to be negotiated.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of the School of Engineering is the academic and administrative officer of the unit and has the responsibility for ensuring and promoting educational excellence, professional growth, and service to society among and between faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the general public. The Director is responsible for furnishing leadership for evaluation and improvement of instruction; implementing the strategic plan of the school including budgetary oversight, faculty recruitment, appointments, promotion, instruction, and research; supervising, coordinating, and submitting accreditation self-studies and reports: coordinating curriculum related matters including course scheduling and faculty assignments; coordinating Quad Cities Manufacturing Lab activities, grants, and contracts; cultivating a supportive environment that results in significant alliances with industry, government, and other relevant constituencies; engage in responsible stewardship to ensure positive, mission based outcomes.

This position reports to the Dean of the College of Business and Technology, who reports to the Provost. Faculty and office support staff associated with the academic unit report to the director.

RANK & SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned doctorate from an ABET accredited institution in one of the disciplines represented within the school;
• Demonstrated experience with applied research in support of technology and engineering innovation and the grant writing experience;
• Demonstrated record of grant preparation, submission, and administration;
• Significant familiarity with the academic administrative environment and a demonstrated record of effective teaching, research/scholarship, and service-related activities;
• Significant experience related to curriculum development, academic administration, community relations, faculty evaluation, donor relations, and stewardship;
• Prior experience with ABET accreditation;
• Fiscal management, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills are required;
• Excellent written, oral, and technology application skills;
• Successful candidates must be eligible for tenure at the full professor rank upon hiring.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience with building industry partnerships in a multidisciplinary setting that lead to experiential learning opportunities for students and support the mission of the school, college and university;
• emonstrated experience in leveraging technology to effect efficient operations in a complex academic unit;
• Demonstrated record of funding proposal preparation and associated stewardship administration;
• Ability to effectively recruit, retain, and interact with students (potential and current), student family members (in recruiting situations), faculty, administration, alumni, potential employers/external industry partners, potential donors, university support staff, university advisors, and external advisory board members.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The School of Engineering and Technology represents a spectrum of disciplines that utilize technology to effect innovation and efficiencies in the applied creation of value-added products and related processes in the context of STEM and related educational programs. The school\'s engineering disciplines (general, mechanical, civil, and electrical) are located on the Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL. Technology disciplines (engin