Department Chair of Materials Science and Engineering #00095475

Materials Science and Engineering

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology invites candidates for the position of Department Chair and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering with Tenure.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers ABET accredited B.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering and Ceramic Engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. The department is starting a new B.S. program in Semiconductor Engineering in the fall of 2025.

The Department currently has 21 full-time faculty (16 T/TT faculty, two NTT teaching faculty and three NTT Research faculty) and 5 full-time staff members. Five of those faculty members are pre-tenure assistant professors, so we are especially interested in candidates who are willing and able to mentor early-career faculty through the promotion and tenure process.

The Department is a research leader at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Center is led by the Department. Other research strengths include materials for extreme environments, specifically ultra-high temperature ceramics, critical minerals, glass, cementitious materials, and computational material science. We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated leadership to grow our research enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or a closely related field and hold a tenured faculty appointment at a R1 university. Other requirements include a strong publication record and evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• A commitment to student success.
• An internationally recognized reputation in metallurgical engineering, ceramic engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Administrative experience at or above the program or department level.
• A strong record of government and/or industry funding.
• A willingness to travel for the benefit of the department, including alumni development.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Ability to represent the department in both academic and industry research settings.
• Evidence of fostering interdisciplinary research/education and mentoring of students, staff, and faculty.
• A demonstrated record of ethical performance.

Interested applicants should electronically submit an application, a detailed curriculum vita, and a cover letter that discusses the following: administrative experience, leadership philosophy, research achievements, future goals, and teaching experience. These materials should be submitted to the Missouri University of Science and Technology's Human Resource Office at http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic/. Acceptable electronic formats that can be used for attachments include PDF and Word; hardcopy application materials will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately. All submitted application materials must have the position reference number (00095475) in order to be processed. Applicants should also provide contact information (i.e., names, phone numbers, and email addresses) for three references.

Applications should be submitted no later than June 10, 2025 for full consideration.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) and Kummer Student Programs.

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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