Department Head - Civil, Environmental, and, Geo- Engineering

About the Job

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering (CEGE) at the University of Minnesota seeks a Department Head. The candidate should have a distinguished record of scholarship and research, strong leadership and management abilities, an interest in promoting sponsored research, mentoring faculty, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. The role requires collaboration with diverse faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, and industry representatives.

• In collaboration with department faculty, promote a vision and mission consistent with departmental strengths and with the College and University.
• Maintain an equitable and inclusive work environment for CEGE faculty and staff.
• Monitor the administrative, financial, and space management components of the department.
• Enhance recognition of the department on national and international stages.
• Raise funds from alumni and external partners to support the department’s missions.
• Understand the financial needs and stability of the department and work with leadership on related matters.

• Support, provide oversight and promote faculty teaching, research, and service activities.
• Lead faculty recruitment efforts, identify areas of current need and future development.
• Partner with College and University offices to facilitate promotion and tenure processes.
• Interface frequently with faculty, providing mentoring, guidance, and effort redirection.

• Oversee curriculum delivery and development with faculty and assess educational outcomes.
• Ensure academic excellence and strong career outcomes for the undergraduate program.
• Provide stewardship to the graduate program, engaging faculty on requirements, advising, and growth.

• Serve on the Dean’s Administrative Council with other department heads.
• Report directly to the Dean and work with other college leadership to achieve goals.
• Participate in collegiate and university budget processes.
• Attend and participate in critical activities identified by the Dean.

• Doctorate in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Outstanding record in research, teaching, and service at a level commensurate with a tenured full professor.

• Ability to create, communicate, and implement a vision for the department’s future.
• Strong leadership, management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain and nurture a collaborative and collegial culture.
• Recognize and promote a diversity of strengths and excellence among faculty.
• Willingness and ability to advocate for the department’s needs.
• Interest in encouraging multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Deep commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders.

Pay Range: $175,000 to $230,000, depending on education, qualifications, and experience.

This position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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