What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of MS in Engineering Management position at Alvernia?
About Alvernia University
Alvernia University is a small (about 2500 students) Liberal Arts university with a social justice, Franciscan Catholic mission, and a Professional / Doctoral University designation. US News & World Report magazine ranks Alvernia in the top 300 for National Universities and in the top 100 for Top Performers on Social Mobility. All Alvernia University employees promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University's Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus, innovation, and mutual accountability.
The School of Engineering currently offers BS degrees in Mechanical-, Electrical-, and Industrial Engineering. We plan to begin offering a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Engineering Management in Fall 2025, with more undergraduate and graduate programs planned over the next few years. The School of Engineering resides in the new CollegeTowne campus in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania. This 250,000 ft2 building houses the engineering, business, and health science programs and is minutes from the main campus.
Job Summary
Alvernia University's School of Engineering invites applications for the Director of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program to start in the Spring, Summer, or Fall of 2025. Candidates must (1) hold an MS or Ph.D. degree in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline by their start date, (2) have a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and (3) demonstrate the potential to educate students and mentor adjunct faculty. This position has both administrative and teaching responsibilities.
The Director will develop and maintain curriculum and courses, ensure the program's quality, recruit students, interact with industry partners, supervise Capstone projects, hire and manage adjunct faculty, and help prepare for and maintain accreditation. They will also teach graduate-level courses in the Engineering Management program and serve on Department, College, and University committees as part of the position. The candidate will become an integral part of expanding the undergraduate and graduate offerings of the School of Engineering over the next several years.
The ideal candidate will have experience (1) teaching asynchronous- and synchronous online courses, (2) recruiting graduate students, (3) developing graduate programs, (4) preparing for accreditation, and (5) developing adjunct faculty.
The position is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, but a hybrid or remote position may be possible. Please indicate your on-site / hybrid / remote intention in the cover letter. This position is not eligible for tenure and is a one-year, renewable contract.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply on the Alvernia website with the following :
1) A cover letter
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names and contact information for at least three references. The search committee may later contact listed references to request letters of support.
All applications received before November 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Alvernia University is seeking candidates who are committed to excellence of inclusion through working with all constituents of the entire Alvernia community. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
