Faculty Openings

Department Chair

The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) invites nominations for, and expressions of interest in, the position of Department Chair of the Chemical and Biological Engineering (ChBE) Department (www.chbe.iit.edu).

The Armour College of Engineering at IIT has entered an exciting period under the new leadership of Dean Natacha DePaola. Dean DePaola, appointed in August 2009, has embarked on an ambitious agenda to build upon Armour’s accomplishments and reputation by growing the research portfolio, continuing excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, increasing campus diversity, expanding facilities, and undertaking major capital improvements across the campus.  The individual selected for ChBE department chair will be expected to support Dean DePaola’s initiatives and continue to grow the department’s student base, as well as foster excellence in engineering research and education.

Founded in 1901, the department is home to one of the oldest chemical engineering programs in the nation and is proud of its many contributions to chemical and biological engineering education and research, its distinguished current and former faculty, and its many successful alumni. The department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in chemical, biological and food process engineering. It currently has 16 tenure/tenure-track faculty members, 135 undergraduate students, and 180 graduate students.

Candidates for the position of department chair are expected to merit appointment as full professor and have a record of distinguished research and educational achievements. The position of department chair offers highly competitive compensation and benefits.

For full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their experience and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Application materials or nominations should be submitted electronically to chbe_search@iit.edu by January 31, 2010.

Questions and enquiries should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Russell Betts, Dean of Science and Letters, at 312-567-3800 or betts@iit.edu.

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