Chairperson - Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position Summary

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering seeks applicants for the position of chairperson of the department beginning July 1, 2027. The chairperson serves as the administrative, fiscal, and curricular leader of the department. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) seeks applicants for the position of chairperson of the department.

The chairperson serves as the administrative, fiscal, and curricular leader of the department.

Responsibilities include

budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and supervising; overseeing facilities; mentoring faculty to achieve personal and departmental goals; working with staff, current students, prospective students, and other constituents; and engaging in alumni outreach. In addition, they interact with the Dean of the School of Engineering (SOE) and other department chairs in unit-level activities.

They lead the department in efforts to enhance the reputation of the undergraduate and graduate programs and foster vibrant, funded research programs supported by undergraduate and graduate students. The chairperson oversees curriculum and accreditation processes and supports a vision for the department’s future direction.

Responsibilities

also include teaching and research activities, as appropriate. At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering Achieved to the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Articulated commitment to inclusive excellence Effective written communication skills Sustained record of effective teaching and mentorship to create an inclusive learning environment incorporating characteristics of a Marianist education Sustained record of obtaining external funding, leading sponsored research, and dissemination of peer-reviewed research Sustained record of service to the department, SOE, and UD community Preferred Qualifications: While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following: Rank of Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Experience in effective administration of committees, centers, or programs in alignment with the values of the University of Dayton Experience in effective stewardship of financial resources Experience in developing, articulating, and implementing a vision or plan that advances and strengthens an organization through the achievement of specific, measurable goals Effective and demonstrated organization skills Successful experience in any or all of the following: Collaboratively establishing and implementing strategic priorities Recruiting, mentoring, and/or teaching individuals from socially and culturally diverse communities Recruiting and mentoring faculty and staff Curriculum development Curriculum assessment Resource management Developing and deploying best practices for the promotion of an inclusive and welcoming classroom, academic organization, and/or department Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills Commitment to the breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition and a commitment of service to the community, university, and profession Special Instructions to Applicants: A cover letter that describes how the candidate’s record meets each of the minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications A curriculum vitae that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and a detailed record of research and service A statement of the candidate’s vision for the success of the department and how inclusive excellence informs that vision Contact information for three references, at least one of which is external to the school who may be contacted later in the process.

Posting closes at 11:55 PM, November2, 2026. Closing Statement: Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community.

The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.