Morgan State University
Department Chair - Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Department Chair - Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering role at Morgan State University. The chair is the department’s chief academic and administrative officer, reporting to the Dean of the School of Engineering. The appointment is 12 months at the rank of full professor, with a start date in August 2026.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Aligned with Morgan’s goal of becoming an R-1 Carnegie institution, develop and implement a strategic vision for the growth of the department, advancing its educational, research, and service missions while aligning with emerging trends in the field.
Drive curriculum and research innovations by promoting initiatives in areas such as advanced manufacturing, robotics, AI and machine learning, sustainable energy systems, and biomedical devices to name several.
Cultivate and expand cross-disciplinary collaborations, strengthen industry and corporate partnerships, and develop local and global networks of support that reflect the needs of 21st-century employers.
Oversee undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring academic excellence, accreditation compliance, and relevance to the future of the profession.
Recruit, retain, mentor, and promote outstanding and diverse faculty and staff.
Manage departmental resources, operations, and budgets effectively and responsibly.
Collaborate with the Dean and University leadership on policy development and strategic priorities.
Lead and support fundraising and external engagement efforts to enhance the department’s visibility and resources.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education : Possess an earned terminal degree in Industrial, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Experience
Have an established record of accomplishments in teaching, research and service which merits appointment at the rank of full professor.
Have gained significant administrative and leadership experience in an academic, professional, or research setting.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to build partnerships and lead diverse teams.
Indicate a commitment to working with a diverse student body.
Preferred / Additional Considerations
Experience with fundraising and securing external support from a variety of sources, including federal, state, private, and industry.
Experience with interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations, entrepreneurship, and the development of new and innovative programs.
Experience with academic program accreditation (e.g., ABET) and curriculum development.
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Department Chair - Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering role at Morgan State University. The chair is the department’s chief academic and administrative officer, reporting to the Dean of the School of Engineering. The appointment is 12 months at the rank of full professor, with a start date in August 2026.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Aligned with Morgan’s goal of becoming an R-1 Carnegie institution, develop and implement a strategic vision for the growth of the department, advancing its educational, research, and service missions while aligning with emerging trends in the field.
Drive curriculum and research innovations by promoting initiatives in areas such as advanced manufacturing, robotics, AI and machine learning, sustainable energy systems, and biomedical devices to name several.
Cultivate and expand cross-disciplinary collaborations, strengthen industry and corporate partnerships, and develop local and global networks of support that reflect the needs of 21st-century employers.
Oversee undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring academic excellence, accreditation compliance, and relevance to the future of the profession.
Recruit, retain, mentor, and promote outstanding and diverse faculty and staff.
Manage departmental resources, operations, and budgets effectively and responsibly.
Collaborate with the Dean and University leadership on policy development and strategic priorities.
Lead and support fundraising and external engagement efforts to enhance the department’s visibility and resources.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education : Possess an earned terminal degree in Industrial, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Experience
Have an established record of accomplishments in teaching, research and service which merits appointment at the rank of full professor.
Have gained significant administrative and leadership experience in an academic, professional, or research setting.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to build partnerships and lead diverse teams.
Indicate a commitment to working with a diverse student body.
Preferred / Additional Considerations
Experience with fundraising and securing external support from a variety of sources, including federal, state, private, and industry.
Experience with interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations, entrepreneurship, and the development of new and innovative programs.
Experience with academic program accreditation (e.g., ABET) and curriculum development.
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