CHAIR, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The College of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.  The Department Chair has responsibility for administration of the academic programs and the effectiveness of the teaching, research and service efforts of the department.  The qualified applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and an earned doctorate in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.  The applicant must have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and service consistent with appointment to the rank of Professor and must possess excellent leadership qualities.  The applicant must demonstrate experience with Civil Engineering Curriculum and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.  Experience with ABET accreditation and related assessment is preferred.  The candidate must have professional license in his or her area of practice in the US or its possessions.  The Department Chair must have excellent communication skills and ability to represent the department within the college, university and outside constituencies.  The Department Chair must have a strong commitment to cultural diversity and equal opportunity.  The department offers BS and MS degrees in civil and environmental engineering and participates in a college-wide Ph.D. program in engineering science.  The department has 13 faculty members, 230 undergraduate students and 30 graduate students.  Faculty specializes in the areas of environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering and water resources, structural engineering, solid mechanics and materials, and land surveying.  Application, nomination and enquiries must be addressed to:

Chair Search Committee
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Mail Code 6603
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1230 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL  62901

Applications must include a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a statement of the candidate’s academic and administrative philosophy, and the names and contact information of five references.  Review of applications will start March 15, 2008 and continue till the position is filled.  The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2008.

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population.  All applicants are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.