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USF College of Nursing · 1 month ago

Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Tampa, FL, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The USF College of Nursing is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate will advance the department’s strategic vision of excellence in engineering education and high-impact research while collaborating closely with faculty and partners throughout the college and university.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Success in leadership roles including activities such as recruiting, program development, mentorship, team-building, and staff supervision

Demonstrated record of mentoring students, staff, and junior faculty contributing to their successful career progression and development

An internationally recognized scholarship profile

Demonstrated commitment to high-quality pedagogy and student development

A significant record of leadership (elected or nominated) in professional institutes and societies

Qualification

Ph.D. in Mechanical EngineeringPh.D. in Aerospace EngineeringLeadership in engineering educationTeam-buildingResearch funding engagementMentorshipHigh-quality pedagogyScholarship profileProfessional institute leadership

Required

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution

Candidates should qualify to be appointed as a tenured full professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The successful candidate will articulate a vision to continue elevating USF MAE's vibrant and internationally recognized research efforts, its excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, and its engagement with federal, industrial and community partners and funding agencies

They will demonstrate a record of leadership in areas relevant to these goals, including the following: Success in leadership roles including activities such as recruiting, program development, mentorship, team-building, and staff supervision

Demonstrated record of mentoring students, staff, and junior faculty contributing to their successful career progression and development

An internationally recognized scholarship profile

Demonstrated commitment to high-quality pedagogy and student development

A significant record of leadership (elected or nominated) in professional institutes and societies