CHAIR

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering and Applied Science

The George Washington University

The George Washington University, a private university in Washington, D.C., invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The Department fosters a vibrant community of faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students with close ties to nearby government research labs, institutes, and industry. The Department confers MS and doctorate degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, with options in Aerospace, Biomechanical Engineering, Patent Law and Medical Preparation. The Department has strong research programs in traditional as well as emerging areas of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and expects to grow these programs with new faculty in the near future.

The Chair is expected to provide ideas and leadership to enhance the Department's education and research programs, and be a strong advocate for the Department's vision within an environment of shared governance. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a doctorate in mechanical or aerospace engineering, an outstanding record in scholarship, curricular excellence, and research, and credentials commensurate with appointment as a full professor with tenure in the Department. The applicant should also have demonstrated a record of leadership, management skills, and fiscal responsibility in an academic institution.

Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2008. TO APPLY: Applicants must send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement envisioning their role in advancing education and research in the Department, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of five references. Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered, applications should be sent to:

Chair Search Committee

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering and Applied Science

The George Washington University

739 Phillips Hall

801 22^nd Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20052

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employment institution committed to cultural diversity.