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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Chair and Full Professor, Materials Science & Engineering

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The University of Florida is a major public research institution seeking a Chair and Full Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The role involves overseeing the department's operational management, driving educational and research advancements, and fostering faculty development and external partnerships.

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Responsibilities

Developing, with faculty, a compelling vision for advancement of the department in education and research programs

Facilitating/mentoring scholarly and professional growth of faculty, particularly early-career members

Ensuring cutting-edge education is provided to all trainees (undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and researchers)

Recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty, staff, and students

Increasing sponsored research through external and private funding opportunities

Enhancing working partnerships with other UF colleges, departments and administrations as well as industry and government agencies

Facilitating knowledge and technology transfer through the university

Cultivating corporate, governmental, alumni and other private donations

Qualification

Doctorate in MSENEDistinguished scholarshipExternal funding experienceExcellence in teachingManagement skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborative problem-solvingCommitment to academic standardsDiversity enhancement experienceWritten communicationOral communication