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University of Cincinnati Department Head, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering in Cincinnati, Ohio
Department Head, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. About the College of Engineering and Applied Science With over 53,000 students, the University of Cincinnati (UC) is a premier public urban research university, classified as an R1 Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and ranked as one of America's top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC is one of the largest employers in the greater Cincinnati area, employing over 18,000 full time and part time faculty, staff and student workers. With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's 2025 annual budget tops $1.8 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion. Learn more at http://www.uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati strives to provide a supportive environment for all its faculty. For example, it has an active Black Faculty Association, Latino Faculty Association, and LGBTQ Faculty Association. In addition, UC has an institutional membership in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity and is a member of the National Academies' Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. The City of Cincinnati has been rated a "Best Place to Live" by US News & World Report and provides both urban and suburban life along with river views and rolling hills. The city offers a wealth of amenities that include professional sports, world-class entertainment, a vibrant arts scene, gorgeous parks and nature trails, acclaimed museums, and a flourishing riverfront scene. In addition, it offers the features of two cities as the thriving area of northern Kentucky is just across the river. Affordable and family-friendly with excellent public and private schools, multiple Fortune 500 companies call Cincinnati home. Visit http://www.cincinnatiusa.com to learn more. Job Overview The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (ChEE) in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati (UC) invites applications for the position of Department Head. The principal responsibilities of this position are to (1) provide leadership and management of the department including planning, fiscal management, human resources, and departmental communications; (2) advance the research and teaching missions of the department; (3) nurture collaborations across the college, campus and industry; and (4) work to achieve departmental, college, and university strategic goals. The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering offers ABET-accredited undergraduate, Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The College of Engineering at UC has pioneered the man