Chair, Department of Aerospace Engineering

Chair, Department of Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Aerospace Engineering (AERE), in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for the Vance and Arlene Coffman Department Chair position. The endowed chair will be responsible for the scope and effectiveness of the Aerospace Engineering Department's teaching, research, and outreach efforts.

Candidates are expected to have an exemplary achievement record in research, teaching, and service at a level sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured Professor. They will have demonstrated a commitment to inclusive excellence, a proven professional leadership record, strong communication and team-building skills, and the ability to lead others by creating and facilitating a collegial environment. They must be committed to the department's outreach activities and interactions with external stakeholders and motivate others in a shared vision. An appreciation for university-industry collaborations, technology transfer, and intellectual property management will be treated as an asset. We seek a dynamic and innovative leader with a bold vision for the future of Aerospace Engineering that integrates the expertise of the current faculty and develops collaborative teams.

The College of Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially, and maintain the highest integrity and ethical behavior standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. or equivalent qualifications in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field
• Exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching, and service in a university, national laboratory, or industry at a level sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured Full Professor

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience directing interdisciplinary programs in education and research
• Budget and personnel management experience
• Experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, and stewardship
• Evidence of achieving inclusive excellence
• Demonstrated accomplishment of visionary leadership and collaborative team building

Department/Program & College Description:

About the Aerospace Engineering (AERE) Department

The Department of Aerospace Engineering is nationally recognized for its research and teaching. The department has an ABET accredited undergraduate program in aerospace engineering and graduate programs offering MEng, MS and PhD degrees in both aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics. The department is comprised of 21 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty, 10 non-tenure eligible teaching and research faculty, 16 staff members, and approximately 940 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. Departmental annual research expenditures were in excess of $5.6 million in 2022.

About the College of Engineering

The Iowa State University College of Engineering is a prestigious program inspiring future engineering leaders, pursuing groundbreaking research, transforming technology to make a difference, and creating solutions to make Iowa and the world a better place. Engineering is the largest college on campus with more than 7,500 students, 500 faculty and staff, 15 undergraduate majors, 20 doctoral and 25 master's degree programs, multiple research centers and programs, and 12 state-of-the-art buildings that comprise the engineering complex. The College of Engineering consists of eight departments with annual research expenditures exceeding $105 million.

About Iowa State University and the Ames Community
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. More than 30,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA , a progressive community of 66,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines , one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest, and is beaming with community pride and accolades .

Department Unit/Website:

For more information about our department's engineering program, see www.aere.iastate.edu .

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by August 15, 2023.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

1) Letter of application that briefly discusses how you meet each of the preferred qualifications
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
4) Statement of research and leadership philosophy that includes your vision for the future of the department. (Approximately two pages)

Buffkin / Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting the university in the search. Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to:

Mr. Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner
Ms. Chelsie Whitelock, Principal
Buffkin / Baker
isuaere@buffkinbaker.com

Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. Diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university expects that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community .

Iowa State University and the College of Engineering are responsive to the needs of dual-career couples and are dedicated to work-life balance through an array of flexible work policies.

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