What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chair of Department of Automotive Engineering position at Clemson University MBA Programs?
Clemson University: College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences: Automotive Engineering
Location
Clemson, SC
Open Date
Nov 06, 2025
Deadline
Dec 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
Applications are sought for the position of Chair of Clemson University’s Department of Automotive Engineering. The position is primarily based at the CU-ICAR Campus in Greenville, SC, with departmental activities and responsibilities also extending to the university’s main campus in Clemson, SC. Candidates for the position must have an earned doctorate in engineering or an applicable field, a solid record of scholarly research and publication, experience with a diversified base of externally funded research, a commitment to excellence in teaching, the ability to recruit and mentor a high performing employee group, and demonstration of strong leadership and communication skills. This will be an internal search open to faculty of the rank of Professor with their primary tenured appointments in the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering. The Department of Automotive Engineering currently offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, as well as graduate and undergraduate certificate programs. There are currently 30 faculty members in the department, including tenure-track and non-tenure-track positions. A robust team of administrative and technical staff members provide excellent support to the Department of Automotive Engineering and the Clemson VIPR-GS and Composites Centers. Additional information about the department can be found at www.cuautomotive.com.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will work closely with the Automotive Engineering faculty and staff, and the Director of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, to develop a vision of the long-term evolution of the department and implement a strategy to execute that vision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership The Department Chair will provide overall leadership for the department to educate and mentor students and to guide faculty and staff; contribute to the annual evaluation of the faculty and their tenure-promotion process; establish departmental committees, advisory board(s) and other key departmental policies. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day operations and financial administration of the Department. The successful candidate will also assume the role of Associate Director of the School. In this role, the successful candidate will join the School’s Leadership team and work closely with the School Director to advance the School’s vision and mission.
Academics The Department Chair will provide leadership and coordination on all academic matters such as curriculum processes, working with faculty to design and develop appropriate academic curricular offerings, building on the foundation of the current program and developing new innovative educational experiences that will leverage the assets of the School and yield the greatest impact on student outcomes and success.
Research The Department Chair will provide leadership for high impact, cross-disciplinary research that will connect a multitude of stakeholders across and beyond the university.
Outreach and Engagement The Department Chair will engage with various internal and external stakeholders to position the department for maximum visibility and impact.
Development The Department Chair, working closely with the School Director and the Development team, will pursue appropriate philanthropic opportunities with individuals and corporate partners in support of scholarships, professorships, and gift opportunities for facilities and equipment.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a statement detailing a vision for the department’s future mission in research, teaching, operational longevity, and external engagement. Application materials should be submitted electronically at the following Web link: https://apply.interfolio.com/177278.
Application materials must be received by December 1, 2025 to receive full consideration, although the search will remain open until the position is filled.
Location
Clemson, SC
Open Date
Nov 06, 2025
Deadline
Dec 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
Applications are sought for the position of Chair of Clemson University’s Department of Automotive Engineering. The position is primarily based at the CU-ICAR Campus in Greenville, SC, with departmental activities and responsibilities also extending to the university’s main campus in Clemson, SC. Candidates for the position must have an earned doctorate in engineering or an applicable field, a solid record of scholarly research and publication, experience with a diversified base of externally funded research, a commitment to excellence in teaching, the ability to recruit and mentor a high performing employee group, and demonstration of strong leadership and communication skills. This will be an internal search open to faculty of the rank of Professor with their primary tenured appointments in the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering. The Department of Automotive Engineering currently offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, as well as graduate and undergraduate certificate programs. There are currently 30 faculty members in the department, including tenure-track and non-tenure-track positions. A robust team of administrative and technical staff members provide excellent support to the Department of Automotive Engineering and the Clemson VIPR-GS and Composites Centers. Additional information about the department can be found at www.cuautomotive.com.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will work closely with the Automotive Engineering faculty and staff, and the Director of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, to develop a vision of the long-term evolution of the department and implement a strategy to execute that vision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership The Department Chair will provide overall leadership for the department to educate and mentor students and to guide faculty and staff; contribute to the annual evaluation of the faculty and their tenure-promotion process; establish departmental committees, advisory board(s) and other key departmental policies. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day operations and financial administration of the Department. The successful candidate will also assume the role of Associate Director of the School. In this role, the successful candidate will join the School’s Leadership team and work closely with the School Director to advance the School’s vision and mission.
Academics The Department Chair will provide leadership and coordination on all academic matters such as curriculum processes, working with faculty to design and develop appropriate academic curricular offerings, building on the foundation of the current program and developing new innovative educational experiences that will leverage the assets of the School and yield the greatest impact on student outcomes and success.
Research The Department Chair will provide leadership for high impact, cross-disciplinary research that will connect a multitude of stakeholders across and beyond the university.
Outreach and Engagement The Department Chair will engage with various internal and external stakeholders to position the department for maximum visibility and impact.
Development The Department Chair, working closely with the School Director and the Development team, will pursue appropriate philanthropic opportunities with individuals and corporate partners in support of scholarships, professorships, and gift opportunities for facilities and equipment.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a statement detailing a vision for the department’s future mission in research, teaching, operational longevity, and external engagement. Application materials should be submitted electronically at the following Web link: https://apply.interfolio.com/177278.
Application materials must be received by December 1, 2025 to receive full consideration, although the search will remain open until the position is filled.