High Point University Looking for Founding Chair of Mechanical Engineering, open rank, tenure track Full Time

The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering has recently been formed at High Point University. The University seeks a
dynamic and experienced candidate that can serve as Founding Chair and build a competitive program. The department will contribute toward
degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and general engineering. Collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematical Sciences is essential to build successful programs.

The chair will supervise and
evaluate the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering faculty; manage departmental budget; teach classes in Mathematics and/or Statistics;
provide leadership in the instructional program and in curricula innovation directed toward growing participation in the degree programs
offered; provide leadership for internal and external program reviews; maintain an aggressive recruitment and retention program; and other
responsibilities as determined in consultation with the Dean of Engineering.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have
  an earned Ph.D. or doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronic Engineering or a closely related field from a regionally accredited
  U.S. university or comparable non-U.S. university.
• Candidates with relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proven record of successful teaching and curriculum development.
• Creativity and academic integrity.
• Evidence of
  significant scholarly and creative endeavors.
• A strong commitment to and concern for student academic achievement and
  retention.
• Excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written skills.
• An ability to lead the faculty and
  the department with vision.
• Pursuit of an active research agenda in their field.
• Experience with supporting diverse
  populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, and evidence of strong interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated success and increasing responsibility in administrative roles.
• Some evening and/or weekend engagement with
  students is required.
• Experience with ABET accreditation is highly desired.
• All areas of specialty within Mechanical and
  Mechatronics Engineering will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include teaching and
  mentoring (advising) students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines and guiding mentees as they pursue degree programs.
• The
  successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the faculty role.
• Engagement
  in an active research agenda and ongoing service to the university are also expected.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

The successful candidate should have demonstrated promise of excellence in teaching, a record of scholarly achievement, an
entrepreneurial spirit and an interest in working with highly motivated undergraduate students. The rank for the position is open and the
successful applicant should be able to work with all constituents. The success of our undergraduate students is our primary focus.

Founded in 1924, HPU is a 94-year-old liberal arts institution located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. At High Point
University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. “America’s Best
Colleges” 2022 Edition, published in the U.S. News & World Report, ranks HPU #1 among all regional colleges in the South and #1 as
Most Innovative Regional College in the South for innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology
or facilities.

All applicants must submit a single attachment with the following sections:

• A letter of interest
  addressing the required qualifications and responsibilities
• A current CV
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A
  statement of research interests
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate and undergraduate education
• Names and contact
  information for three professional recommendations

Any questions related to this position should be sent to Dr. Michael
Oudshoorn, Dean of Engineering, [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Start date for the position is August 2024.
High Point University is an Equal Opportunity employer, and is committed to diversity in hiring. Applicants who don’t meet the
qualifications or are not legally authorized to work in the US will not be considered. Choose to be Extraordinary!