Department Chair and Lambrakis Professorship in Mechanical Engineering

Role details

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in the Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven is seeking an innovative, dynamic, and energetic academic leader to serve as the department chair beginning in Fall 2024. The individual will also hold the Lambrakis Professorship in Mechanical Engineering for three years, renewable for a second three-year term. The department is strongly committed to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate and graduate levels, developing external funding to support its mission, and growing its collaborations with industry.

The department comprises 9 full time tenured/tenure track faculty, of which 5 are mechanical engineers. The BS and MS programs in mechanical engineering have enrollments of about 110 and 90, respectively. MS programs in industrial engineering and engineering and operations management are also offered. Qualifications A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Currently an associate or full professor with a strong record of scholarship and professional activity. Experience in student recruitment, and development and management of teaching and research programs. Experience with ABET accreditation.

Expertise in one or more of the following areas: mechatronics and automation, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and energy transition, energy conversion, thermodynamics, thermal/fluid systems design, mechanics, and dynamics. Experience working in multidisciplinary settings that include mechanical engineering. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to collegiality and teamwork. Authorization to work in the U.S. Expectations Lead the department to achieve success in its educational and research missions.

Promote an atmosphere of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, appreciation of success and respect for all, and work effectively in a multicultural campus setting. Promote collegiality, teamwork and consensus building, and display a strong commitment to shared governance. Ensure continuous assessment and quality improvement of degree programs. Foster excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and research. Promote active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement. Foster industry collaborations. Teach hands-on undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering. Develop an active research program and secure external funding to support it.

Engage in service at the program, departmental, college, university and professional levels on various working groups and committees. Support professional development programs. About the University, College and Area University: The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 9,800 students, with campuses around the country and around the world.

Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety, and public service. We offer more than 100 academic programs, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning. Here, the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic, guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success. As leaders in their fields, faculty members provide the inspiration and recognition needed for students to fulfill their potential and succeed at whatever they choose to do.

College: The Tagliatela College of Engineering (TCoE) takes pride in providing students a well-balanced mix of hands-on education with a strong theoretical foundation that allows graduates to function effectively and confidently in the workplace. Our graduates are highly sought after and known by employers to be work-ready. Our curricula in core engineering and applied science disciplines, combined with strong interdisciplinary coursework, internships in the field, co-curricular activities, and research opportunities, enable our graduates to remain a step ahead of the competition in today's crowded job market.

The TCoE offers eight nationally accredited engineering and applied science programs (chemical, civil, electrical and computer, and mechanical engineering, computer science, and chemistry). The buzz is out there beyond Connecticut too as more than half of our incoming first-year students come from out-of-state. We also serve a large number of international and multicultural students. Location: The University of New Haven is in a great location. New Haven has a lot to offer, and surrounding cities along the shoreline are attractive for families with Connecticut being home to some of the best schools in the nation.

The East Coast is easily accessible by train, and the university is close to New York and Boston. Diversity and Inclusion The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching, research and/or service has prepared them to contribute diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their leadership, teaching, scholarship and/or service contribute to building and supporting diverse and inclusive communities.