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Description
The Penn State Institutes of the Environment provide a major contribution of funds for, and direction to, this position.
Duties:
A tenure-track senior level position in the School of Science, Engineering & Technology for an individual with an outstanding record in interdisciplinary environmental practice, teaching and research to fill the endowed "Quentin Berg University Chair in Engineering" at Capital College effective Fall, 2004 semester.
He/she is expected to lead the Capital College environmental initiatives and provide energetic leadership and coordination for green engineering research and teaching activities for the entire University.
Teaching responsibilities include: green engineering at the undergraduate level, courses in his/her specialty area at the graduate level, related engineering and environmental courses as required, and developing new courses in appropriate areas.
Qualifications:
Candidate must have expertise in one or more areas of sustainable systems engineering, green engineering, pollution prevention and/or industrial ecology.
The successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding track record of leadership in green engineering, develop an externally funded research program, and supervise a diverse group of majors, including engineering, science, and business students.
A Ph.D. with at least one degree in engineering or a related discipline is required.
Potential backgrounds may include environmental, civil, architectural, mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering with sustainable engineering as the primary research and teaching focus.
Additional information for the College, Centers, and Faculty may be found at the Penn State Harrisburg web page and links at www.hbg.psu.edu/epc.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, names of three references, and a research and teaching statement immediately to:
Berg University Chair Search Committee,
c/o Director of Human Resources,
Penn State Capital College,
Box SB, 777 W. Harrisburg Pike,
Middletown, PA 17057-4898.
Alternatively, e-mail applications will be accepted.
Nominations of individuals are welcome.
Applicant review will begin on March 22, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.