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Professor and Head, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Penn State University Park, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-10-01

Core

Administrative and academic leadership of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, overseeing faculty, research, education, and extension programs.

Role type

Department Head (Professor)

Builds

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs, research initiatives, and Cooperative Extension services.

Domain

Higher Education Administration / Agricultural Engineering

Required skills

Strategic budget management, faculty mentorship, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, accreditation management, interdisciplinary collaboration, organizational leadership

Preferred skills

Experience in land-grant university systems, transdisciplinary research leadership, inclusive culture building

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead faculty and staff in implementing education and research programs; manage departmental academic affairs, personnel, finances, and facilities; advocate for the department with internal and external stakeholders; support faculty development and retention; guide the research environment to meet stakeholder needs.

Seniority

Senior, executive department leadership

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