Chair, Department of Systems Engineering and Enterprises
Company: Stevens Institute of Technology
Location: Hoboken
Posted on: November 17, 2023
Job Description:
The Stevens Institute of Technology (Stevens) seeks a visionary
and accomplished academic and administrative to serve as the Chair
of the Department of Systems & Enterprises (SE). The SE Department
Chair reports to the Dean of the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of
Engineering & Science (SES). An exceptionally qualified candidate
may be awarded the Michael Kakos Professorship. Serving a renewable
five-year term and reporting to the SES Dean, the Chair will be
appointed as a full-time tenured faculty member in SE and will be
encouraged to remain active in research, with strategic leadership
of the Department as their top priority.The School of Systems and
Enterprises is returning to its original status as a department in
Stevens Schaefer School of Engineering & Science (SES) after 15
years as Stevens third school. In line with the strategic goals of
the Stevens Institute and in order to foster increased
collaboration with engineering departments, the faculty of the
School of Systems & Enterprises will transition to become the
Systems & Enterprises department within SES. This shift will enable
SE faculty to actively engage in multi-disciplinary initiatives
that span across current areas of expertise and across the various
engineering programs within the school. This realignment aims to
further strengthen Stevens' focus on its core competencies and
signature strengths.Systems & Enterprises (SE) is a leader, on the
national and global stage, in systems research and education. SE
facultyhaveexpertise in complex systems, modeling, analysis,
optimization, and governance. Bycultivatingextensive partnerships
with industry and government entities, SE significantly advances
the tools and processes crucial in technical program leadership.
The SE focus on research and education equips leaders to approach
challenges from multi-faceted perspectives, understanding the
nature of enterprise-wide issues and formulating innovative
solutions that drive groundbreaking results across diverse domains.
SE research has strengths in Design and Human-Computer Interface,
addressing issues associated with AI technology. Additionally, SE
conducts research in Healthcare and Infrastructure (spanning
Energy, Transportation, Communications, Smart Cities, and Space).SE
educational programs are deeply rooted in real-world practices,
steadfastly committed to sharing new knowledge with practitioners,
cementing a strong bond with industry. As of Fall 2023, SE
enrollment has exceeded 1,000 students. At SE, the core mission
revolves around fostering hands-on learning, encouraging research,
and nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset, providing students with
invaluable experiential knowledge. With a commitment to growth
across all tiers of education and research, SE is positioned for
expansion and progress.Qualifications The Chair will hold a Ph.D.
in Systems or Industrial Engineering or a related discipline and
have a record of success and leadership in research and education.
Qualifications should be commensurate with appointment as a Full
professor. Faculty experience and familiarity with academic
administration are also required.The ideal candidate will possess
the following personal and professional qualifications:
- An energetic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leadership
style that inspires faculty, students, and staff and builds pride
in, and commitment to, the Stevens vision
- A commitment to building a strong learning environment for
students, both undergraduate and graduate, that stresses academic
quality, experiential learning, technology, and global
perspectives
- An ability to identify and nurture excellence within the
department that includes the ability to recruit, develop, and
retain superb faculty members
- An impeccable record of integrity with strong commitment to
high ethical standards capable of earning the trust of the
community
- Familiarity with budgeting and resource management
- An appreciation for the importance of balancing outstanding
scholarship and high-quality teaching with a faculty comprising
tenure-track and teaching-track members
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion
- The ability to think strategically and tactically at all levels
with keen attention to detail
- The ability to build bridges with other academic units and a
commitment to facilitating collaborative activities across school
and disciplinary boundaries
- Ability to garner engagement and support for academic
priorities as part of a university capital campaign
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills; a good
listener and active learner who appreciates multiple
perspectives
- An earned doctorate and a record of distinguished scholarship
and teaching appropriate for appointment as a tenured full
professorCommitment to and knowledge of affirmative action, equal
employment opportunity, and diversity are required. The successful
candidate must have a balanced perspective on research and
teaching, as well as the creativity and ability to lead a faculty
representing a diversified range of interests. In addition,
candidates will demonstrate a record of successful academic
administration, research, and graduate and undergraduate teaching.
The School of Engineering & Science is committed to increasing the
diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience
working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and
who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity, are especially
encouraged to apply.To Apply The School of Engineering & Science
has engaged Opus Partners () to support the recruitment of this
position. Craig Smith, Partner, and Jeff Stafford, Senior
Associate, are managing the search. Applicants are invited to email
a PDF containing their CV and a letter describing their interest
and qualifications in research, education, diversity, equity and
inclusion to Jeff Stafford via . Nominations, recommendations,
expressions of interest, and inquiries should be sent to the same
address. All possible discretion will be exercised to maintain the
privacy of applicants through the search process. Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position has been filled. Proof of conferred degree and a
background check will be required at the time of hire.Stevens
values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a
welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff
of all backgrounds. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to
equitable practices and policies, and strongly encourage
applications from women, racial and ethnic minority candidates,
veterans and individuals with disabilities.Stevens Institute of
Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens
adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory
practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on
legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily
limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin,
nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic
partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical
cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or
pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected
military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty,
staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from
female and minority candidates, as well as veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Stevens is a federal contractor under the
Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.
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