Earned doctorate in nuclear engineering or radiological sciences.
Demonstrated track record of research and teaching excellence.
Experience in a leadership role within an academic setting.
Ability to navigate diverse perspectives within the department.
Track record of successful service at the tenured level.
Responsibilities
Lead the Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences department.
Foster a collaborative research environment among faculty and students.
Promote high-quality education and mentorship across all academic levels.
Engage actively with alumni and industry representatives.
Advocate for faculty and student advancement and support initiatives.
Full Job Description
How to Apply
Applying to the Chair Position
Applicants should submit a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and two-page research and teaching statement electronically. In addition, applicants are asked to submit a two-page vision for the department that describes how the candidate will advance the NERS program. Applicants should be prepared to share a list of names and contact information for at least five references upon being shortlisted.
The deadline for ensuring full consideration of an application is November 15, 2026, but the position will remain open, and applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. The search will be conducted in confidence until finalists are identified prior to a public campus visit.
Please submit your application here: https://apply.interfolio.com/190128 .
If you have any questions regarding the search, or would like to nominate someone, please contact Professor Carolyn Kuranz [email protected] , Search Committee Chair.
Job Summary
The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences (NERS) in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar with an earned doctorate in a research field related to nuclear engineering and radiological sciences and will have an exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching, and service at a level commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate visionary leadership abilities and a broad appreciation for the diverse perspectives within the department. The candidate will lead and support faculty, students, and staff in research excellence and promote high-quality education and mentorship at all levels, from undergraduate education to graduate and post-doctoral research, and early and mid-career advancement. The candidate will work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and administrators to achieve common goals and to maintain rapport with alumni and industry representatives and our colleagues in the College of Engineering and the University more broadly.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Additional Information
Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
283394
Working Title
CHAIR, NERS
Job Title
CHAIR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Engineering
Department
CoE Nuclear Eng & Rad Science
Posting Begin/End Date
9/23/2026 - 11/16/2026
Career Interest
Academic/Administrative Ungraded
About University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
