University of South Florida Libraries ยท 14 hours ago
Chair and Professor-Civil & Environmental Engineering
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university dedicated to student success and community engagement. They are seeking a Department Chair for the Civil and Environmental Engineering department who will provide strategic leadership, manage departmental operations, and enhance the department's visibility while fostering a collaborative research culture.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Providing strategic leadership
Managing departmental operations
Promoting a vibrant and collaborative research culture
Advancing excellence in teaching and mentoring across all programs
Recruiting, mentoring, and retaining talented faculty and staff
Broadening participation among students, faculty, and staff
Managing resources and budgets effectively and transparently
Strengthening relationships with alumni, donors, industry partners, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations
Collaborating with other department chairs and college leadership
Qualification
Required
eligibility for appointment as a tenured full professor in a CEE department at a Carnegie R1 institution
an earned doctoral degree in CEE or a closely related field from an accredited research institution
demonstrated understanding of the CEE discipline and community
proven leadership experience in higher education administration
a strong commitment to high-quality pedagogy, curricular and student development
Preferred
a proven commitment to fostering a collegial, collaborative, and supportive departmental culture
demonstrated availability, responsiveness, and excellent communication skills
a proven ability to develop and sustain enduring relationships with alumni, donors, industry partners, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations
a strong record of leadership in securing competitive and significant research funding, including multidisciplinary research initiatives, from various sources
a strong record of scholarship with publications in top-tier journals and conferences in CEE
longstanding engagement in mentoring faculty, students, and staff, to promote their professional development and long-term success
proven leadership in recruiting, program development, team building, and staff supervision
effective budget management practices in consultation with faculty and staff
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida Libraries
The University of South Florida Libraries accelerate learning and knowledge production through distinctive collections, information service innovation, and thought leadership.
Founded in 1956
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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