Professor & Chair, Department of Petroleum Engineering

The Company seeks a tenured Professor and Chair to provide strategic and academic leadership for its petroleum engineering department. The Chair will guide teaching, research, service, and outreach; mentor faculty; strengthen academic programs and research activity; and support student recruitment and success. Responsibilities also include managing staff and budgets, building alumni and industry relationships, supporting fundraising, and representing the department to internal and external stakeholders. As a faculty member, the Chair will teach petroleum engineering courses, mentor doctoral students, and maintain an externally sponsored research program. Candidates must hold a PhD in petroleum engineering or a related field and be qualified for appointment as a full professor, with a strong record of research scholarship demonstrated through publications and conference proceedings. Preferred qualifications include petroleum engineering industry experience, a record of teaching in the field, and demonstrated leadership in managing people and resources. Candidates should communicate effectively, resolve conflicts constructively, and have a strong professional reputation and engagement in relevant societies. A commitment to institutional or professional service is also valued.