What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Chair, Engineering Sciences position at Morehead State University?
Posting Details
Job Title
Department Chair, Engineering Sciences
Posting Number
F00378P
Type of Appointment
FTF; Full-Time Fixed
Funding Information
CIP Code
14.01 Engineering, General
Salary Range for Job Posting
Recruitment Recommendations
Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position
07/01/2026
Open Date
11/03/2025
Close Date
12/01/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position details
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The Engineering Sciences department at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Department Chair, Engineering Sciences. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.
Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The chair is directly responsible for the administration of programs in his or her academic department in concert with the departmental faculty and under the supervision of the Dean of the College. The role of the department chair at Morehead State University includes being first in the administrative chain of command between the faculty and Dean regarding the duties and responsibilities of the position.
REQUIREMENTS: A doctoral degree from an accredited university with a specialty in one of the teaching areas represented within the department. A distinguished record of scholarship and teaching that merits appointment as a tenured faculty in an area represented within the college. Administrative experience in an academic unit. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both internal constituents as well as external partners. Experience teaching and evaluating a variety of instructional delivery models including face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online. Demonstrated commitment to educational and cultural needs of diverse and low-income populations. Experience with externally funded projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated commitment to and success in a shared governance model. Success with interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach activities, and experience with recruitment and retention. Success in program evaluation, revision, development, and implementation. Industrial experience, professional certification such as PE, and success as a principal investigator, or co-investigator on a federally funded project. Experience working with students, including advising, teaching, and mentoring. Experience in an accreditation process.
SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.
Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, curriculum vita, transcripts (unofficial), statement of teaching philosophy and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by December 1, 2025. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Ahmad Zargari, the search committee chair, at ahmad.zargari@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Organizational Relationships
The chair reports directly to the appropriate college dean. This position interacts with faculty, administrators, staff, students, alumni, and other University constituencies.
Evaluation of Chair: The department chair shall be evaluated yearly by all departmental faculty in conjunction with the College Dean, according to established procedures.
Term of Service for Chair: The appointment as department chair is subject to the right and authority of the President and Board of Regents of Morehead State University to reassign or transfer the appointee, and/or change or modify duties, services, functions or title during the period of the contract.
Evaluation of Chair: The department chair shall be evaluated yearly by all departmental faculty in conjunction with the College Dean, according to established procedures.
Term of Service for Chair: The appointment as department chair is subject to the right and authority of the President and Board of Regents of Morehead State University to reassign or transfer the appointee, and/or change or modify duties, services, functions or title during the period of the contract.
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Routine office setting and work week with additional work hours required as circumstances necessitate.