Mizzou’s Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (ChBME) stands at a pivotal moment of transformation and growth, uniquely positioned within Mizzou Engineering’s ambitious goals and trajectory. Mizzou Engineering, supported by the Mizzou Forward initiative, is set to expand its tenure-track faculty by 30% and aggressively grow research over the next several years. Critically, our ChBME department is poised to serve a key role in advancing these goals through the department's position within the university’s major initiatives, including its Research Reactor (MURR), the Center for Energy Innovation, the NextGen Precision Health Initiative, and Materials Science & Engineering Institute. Few chemical and biomedical engineering programs enjoy such unique interdisciplinary opportunities, and institutional support found at Mizzou. Our next chair will capitalize on the department’s existing strengths, further integrate the chemical, biological and biomedical engineering domains, and embrace the department’s potential as a vital contributor to Mizzou’s next decade of innovation, groundbreaking research, and growth.
Departmental Priorities:
Build a cohesive research agenda and grow the chemical, biological and biomedical engineering research enterprise
Grow the department programs to enhance and optimize course offerings to meet the needs of both undergraduate and graduate students
Develop a long-term strategic plan aligned with the college and university plans which incorporates priorities and enjoys buy-in of key stakeholders
Responsibilities:
Develop a shared vision and strategy for the Department by actively engaging faculty, staff, and College leadership
Provide effective mentorship for early- and mid-career faculty members to enhance teaching and scholarly accomplishment, and secure external funding
Drive the strategy for program innovations and curricula development to ensure an exceptional teaching and learning experience
Ensure a collegial environment and promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research within the Department, the College, and across Mizzou
Participate in advancement activities, including pursuing development opportunities for scholarships, endowed chairs, and professorships
Cultivate industry and alumni partnerships to enhance entrepreneurial and hands-on learning opportunities for students
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or closely related field
Academic accomplishments that merit an appointment at the rank of Full Professor
Nominations & Applications:
The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by Monday March 18, 2025. Applications should include a CV/resume and a letter of interest. Nominations and inquiries of interest may be sent in confidence to the University’s executive search partner:
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