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The Department of Forest Biomaterials, part of NC State’s College of Natural Resources (CNR), is a global leader in research and educational excellence in the areas of pulp and paper manufacturing, biomass utiliza- tion, and sustainable biomaterials. The Department focuses on developing practical, innovative solutions to industry challenges. It serves the public, supporting the land-grant mission of NC State University, translates and applies research that drives discovery and generates value, advances knowledge through science, and educates and trains future leaders.
The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in Paper Science and Engi- neering (PSE) and Sustainable Materials and Technology (SMT). The PSE degree program is co-admin- istered by the College of Engineering and has a dual degree option that allows students to also earn a BS degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. The PSE program is the largest and most successful in the country while the SMT program, fully accredited, is relatively new and already in high demand.
The department is home to 20 full-time faculty, 13 staff members, 8 non-faculty (including one instructional designer, two research associates, one extension associate, and four BioResources personnel), 6 postdocs, 47 graduate students, and over 200 undergraduate students.
On-campus facilities include classrooms, laboratories, pilot plants, and state-of-the-art research and testing facilities including the Robertson Paper & Pulp Laboratory, the Hodges Wood Products Laboratory, the For- est Biomaterials and Bioenergy Laboratories, the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center, and laboratories dedicated to life-cycle analysis and business intelligence.
Research activities include programs funded by government and corporate sponsors interested in scientific and engineering innovation applied to a wide array of new forest-based materials, bioproducts, biochemicals and bioenergy sources and novel manufacturing processes.
NC State invites applications and nominations for the position of the head of the Department of Forest Biomaterials. The department head will clearly articulate a vision that is aligned with the strategic plan of the College of Natural Resources and collaborate broadly across the college and university to achieve that vision. Reporting to the dean, the department head oversees academic, administrative, and budgetary matters and is the spokesperson representing the department to the college, university administration, external clientele, and outside constituents and stakeholders.
The Department Head is responsible for:
• Providing intellectual and organizational leadership and effective management to academic, research, extension, and outreach programs in the context of a broad and dynamic vision of the Department of Forest Biomaterials;
• Creating an environment that encourages a culture of integrity, innovation, entrepreneurialism, and
collaboration among students, faculty, and staff;
• Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an equitable and inclusive working environment;
• Promoting an inclusive and welcoming environment with a strong commitment to recruiting and retaining
diverse students, faculty, and staff;
• Engaging alumni, industry, and other potential supporters; participating in increasing understanding and support for the Department and the College as a contributor to the well-being of the state, nation, and world;
• Supporting faculty development that advocates, recognizes and rewards excellence in research, teaching and mentoring, extension, and outreach;
• Fostering a culture of high-impact interdisciplinary collaboration in research, teaching and service within the college and across the university;
• Developing partnerships, both internally and externally, that foster the priorities of the department, college and university;
• Supporting fundraising activities that are consistent with the priorities of the department, college and university;
• Respecting and adhering to university policies and the principles of fiduciary responsibility and
stewardship of resources; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The Department is seeking an outstanding individual with a strong commitment to academic and research excellence commensurate with the expectations of a major research university. Candidates shall possess a doctoral degree in paper science and engineering, chemical engineering, wood products, materials science, or a related field and credentials to be appointed at the rank of Professor with tenure in the department. The successful candidate will possess an outstanding record of research, teaching, administrative and leadership accomplishments along with a strong record of commitment to human and intellectual diversity.
How to Apply
Confidential review of applications will begin in August of 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide the following: curriculum vitae, cover letter, three (3) professional references, and a statement on contributions that have been made to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. This statement should include an explanation of what advancing each of these areas means to you, how you encouraged or promoted these areas in your professional career, and your future goals for advancing each of these areas if hired for this position. (References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates.) These materials may be submitted online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/ (00000686).
Inquiries and nominations may be directed to:
Frank Barragan, NC State Executive Search Services, at (919) 515-4365 or fbbarrag@ncsu.edu Justin Lang, NC State Executive Search Services, at (919) 513-1963 or jdlang2@ncsu.edu David Tilotta, Professor of Forest Biomaterials, at (919) 515-5579 or dctilott@ncsu.edu