POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering should be a bold leader who can envision innovative ways for the department to educate the next generation of biomedical engineering leaders, to enhance the department’s reputation and engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders, and to leverage the unique strengths of The Ohio State University’s environment and alumni base. The Department of Biomedical Engineering Chair will use their effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster community amongst department students, faculty, and staff as well as lead a highly varied faculty that currently includes over 28 primary faculty in tenure track, professional practice, and lecturer positions and affiliated faculty from multiple departments across campus. It is anticipated that the Department will grow in size and influence over the next 5 to 10 years. Through their strong record of ethical behavior, integrity,transparency, guidance of difficult conversations, and facilitation of synergistic collaborations the Chair cultivates and sustains a thriving environment that encourages people to meet their full potential. This includes, but is not limited to, faculty and staff development, hiring, and retention; undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and retention.; and strategic relationship building.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Earned doctorate in biomedical engineering, or a closely related field
• The professional qualifications and credentials necessary to be appointed at the rank of full professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering
• Demonstrated expertise as an innovative scholar in biomedical engineering research characterized by robust external funding and publications in top disciplinary journals
• A demonstrated record of, and strong commitment to, Ohio State’s shared values.
• Proven administrative experience in an academic setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to faculty collaboration and academic excellence.
• Strong commitment to the growth and development of faculty and staff.
• Committed to lifelong learning and self-improvement, consistently engaging in reflective practices to enhance leadership effectiveness and personal growth.
• Ability to develop, articulate and execute a strong strategic vision for the Department of Biomedical Engineering and to lead cultural changes in support of this mission

Desired:

• A collaborative leadership style that builds and grows relationships within, and between, the Department, College and University, and external stakeholders, such as alumni, parents, business, government and the local community
• A commitment to academic excellence and interdisciplinary education at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• A record of service to, and leadership of, the profession within a university or research organization
• Demonstrated ability and/or previous experience working collaboratively with college and university administrators and leaders to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic financial stewardship, including responsible resource allocation, revenue generation through fundraising, and effective delegation to optimize organizational performance.
• Proven leadership in dynamic, high-pressure environments with a strong track record of conflict resolution, team empowerment, and adaptive decision-making.