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University of Florida · 1 week ago

Program Director & Professor - Engineering Leadership Institute

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The University of Florida is seeking a Full Professor to serve as the Program Director of the Engineering Leadership Institute. The role involves leading the institute's mission to develop leaders in engineering through innovative education and training, while also managing staff and curriculum development.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Visioning of the Institute work to ensure fulfillment of its mission and regular communication of the vision to internal and external stakeholders

Close partnering with the ELI Advisory Board, meeting on a semesterly basis and engaging members in events and other activities

Leading, mentoring, supporting, and building camaraderie among ELI staff, including 3 permanent staff members and additional course instructors

Ensuring the relevance of all ELI curriculum by evaluation and application of career-readiness competencies, assessment at the course and program levels, and surveying of current and former students and employers

Overseeing the creation of new academic programs through strong collaboration with the ELI Advisory Board, HWCOE leadership, and campus and college units and individuals

Performing administrative duties that include reporting to the Florida Board of Governors, UF Office of Institutional Planning and Research, and UF Advancement

Serving as a primary contributor in planning ELI events, which include the Linda Parker Hudson Leader-in-Residence Program

Managing the ELI budget and leading fiscal planning activities for ELI

Partnering with HWCOE Development officers in active fund-raising for existing and visioned activities and leading grant proposal writing and submissions for funding as opportunities arise

Actively engaging in teaching ELI courses, ideally in the areas of project management, leadership, or professional development for doctoral students

Administering the ELI Faculty Fellows, ELI Partner, and Kirkland Engineering Leadership Professor Programs by selecting participants, regular meetings, and intentionally building a coalition of internal and external collaborators who will further the mission of ELI

Collaborating closely with HWCOE partners, including the Department of Engineering Education, faculty throughout HWCOE, and academic advisors, through regular meetings and their participation in ELI events and activities

Participating in the HWCOE Dean’s Administrative Council meetings and meeting regularly with the HWCOE Dean

Supporting expansion of extracurricular student programming and alumni outreach activities

Qualification

Ph.D. in EngineeringFund-raising experienceLeadership experienceCertification in leadership trainingAdvisory boardsMentoring facultyStudent advocacyTeaching best practicesAdvising student organizations

Required

Ph.D. in Engineering

Rank of Full Professor

At least 5 years of leadership experience of faculty and staff, ideally at the college or department level

Record of completion of training in leadership and management with continued desire to grow in these areas

Experience in working directly with undergraduate and graduate students and record of advocacy in supporting practices that promote student well-being

Experience in direct partnering with an external advisory board

Experience in fund-raising and nurturing donor relationships in partnership with UF Advancement