Head and Professor - Bioengineering
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The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a distinguished scholar and strategic leader to serve as the Head of the Department of Bioengineering. This role involves leading faculty in research, teaching, and public service, while overseeing administrative and budgetary decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead faculty in research, teaching, and public service
- Engage with industry, government labs, private foundations, and alumni
- Oversee administrative, budgetary, and promotion decisions
- Articulate and implement a compelling vision for Bioengineering
- Develop and implement plans for scholarly excellence
- Innovate and maintain cutting-edge curricula and research collaborations
- Foster a supportive environment for faculty and staff development
- Build connections with industry and research institutes
- Engage actively with students and alumni
- Lead fundraising efforts and establish strategic partnerships
- Promote and engage the department community of students, faculty and staff
Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. or equivalent
- Scholarly record commensurate with tenured full professor level
- Renowned reputation in research
- Ability to balance administrative duties with visionary leadership
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or its equivalent
- Scholarly record commensurate with the level of a tenured full professor and a renowned reputation in research
Benefits
About The Grainger College of Engineering
The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at the forefront of interdisciplinary research and education, integrating engineering principles with the life sciences to solve grand challenges in human health and sustainability.