University of South Florida Libraries · 6 hours ago
Chair and Professor-Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university, and they are seeking a Department Chair for the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and management for the department, promote a strong research culture, and enhance excellence in teaching and collaboration with industry partners.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Providing strategic leadership and effective management of departmental operations
Promoting a strong research culture aligned with the College’s reputation for scholarly impact
Advancing excellence in teaching across all programs
Recruiting, mentoring, and retaining talented faculty and staff
Managing resources and budgets effectively
Strengthening relationships with industry partners, alumni, and donors
Collaborating with other department chairs and college leadership
Qualification
Required
eligibility for appointment as at least a tenured associate professor, with a clear path to promotion to full professor soon after appointment, in an Industrial Engineering department at a Carnegie R1 institution
a doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited research institution
demonstrated understanding of the industrial engineering discipline and community
proven leadership experience in higher education administration
commitment to high-quality pedagogy and student development
Preferred
eligibility for appointment as a tenured full professor at a Carnegie R1 Industrial Engineering department
a proven commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive departmental culture
demonstrated availability, responsiveness, punctuality, and excellent communication skills
a proven ability to develop and sustain enduring relationships with industry, academic partners, alumni, donors, and sponsors
a strong record of leadership in securing competitive and significant research funding from various sources
a strong record of scholarship with publications in top-tier journals and conferences in industrial engineering research areas aligned with the department's strengths in intelligent decision-making through, among others, optimization, data science, and AI
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
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