Department Chair-Bioengineering
- Employer
- University of Colorado - Denver and the Health Sciences Center
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Description
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jan 26, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing
University of Colorado – College of Engineering, Design and Computing
Department Chair - Bioengineering
Position #00793593 - Requisition #24538
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirusExemptions vary by campus location/department.Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:- Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.
- Provide leadership to develop and implement vision and strategy for the department to continually strengthen its teaching, research, and student support; lead efforts to strengthen equity, diversity, and inclusion; enhance collaboration with programs across the College of Engineering, Design and Computing, the School of Medicine, and across the campuses in general; amplify industry engagement; and increase the department’s regional and national visibility and reputation. The department’s strategy will align with and contribute to strategies of the college and CU Denver and CU Anschutz campuses.Lead the department to strategically grow undergraduate and graduate enrollment in degree and other credentialing programs through retention and contemporary curriculum/program development efforts that leverage investments in technology and human capital across campus.Lead and grow fundraising for departmental activities, identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand and diversify revenue streams; develop a strong industry advisory council that advises and advocates for the department and contributes to resource generation.Facilitate a collaborative culture and environment for research in the department with active collaborations with academia, industry, and government agencies; foster productive interdisciplinary relationships with entities across the college and CU Denver and CU Anschutz communities.Oversee management of the department, with budgetary responsibilities for strategic, academic, and operational development. Promote and support continued professional growth of faculty and staff, particularly in the areas of research program development and educational innovation.Administer and lead the continual refresh and renewal of curricula, delivery methods, and teaching activities of academic and adjunct faculty.Represent the department to the university administration, other university units, industry, and to public and private agencies at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Keep abreast of the cutting edge in bioengineering education and professional expectations of bioengineers.Oversee recruitment of faculty and staff, and facilitate professional development, and retention of faculty, staff, and students.Contribute to the teaching and graduate mentoring activities in the department.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, or related fields.
- A record to quality for a tenured, full-professor appointment in the Department of Bioengineering.
- A proven, successful track record in research, teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and service to the university and the bioengineering profession.
- Demonstrated high ethical standards and a track record of operating in a collaborative, transparent, and collegial way.
- Demonstrated evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- A research and teaching record of marked distinction and impact.
- Strong administrative experience and leadership and evidence of successful personnel and financial management.
- A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
- Experience with ABET accreditation and related program review processes. A strong commitment to supporting the strategic plans and ambitions of the college and the CU Denver and CU Anschutz campuses, and leading the department to play a pivotal role to this end.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and faculty.
- A balanced perspective on research and instruction, as well as the vision and ability to lead a faculty representing a diversified range of interests.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jan 26, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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