DEPARTMENT: Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
POSITION: Professor and Chair
NOTES:
The
College of Engineering at the University of South Florida
Professor and Chair
Department of
Chemical & Biomedical Engineering
The
new chair will have a unique opportunity to impact the direction and trajectory
of a department with a vibrant research environment, a commitment to excellence
in undergraduate and graduate education, and a strong record of engagement with
industrial and community partners. The position is expected to commence August
2016. The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research
university dedicated to student success. USF is a Top 50 research university
among both public and private institutions nationwide in total research
expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. Serving nearly
48,000 students, the USF System has an
annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion.
USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. The Department has sixteen
(16) faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.
degrees in Chemical Engineering as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical
Engineering. The faculty members have strong
collaborations with all departments within the College of Engineering, as well
as the Colleges of Medicine, Arts &
Sciences, Behavioral and Community Sciences and Education. In addition, the
faculty members have strong ties with several centers and institutes at USF,
which include leadership roles in the Global Center for Hearing and Speech
Research, Clean Energy Research Center, Florida Energy Systems Consortium, and Functional Materials Research
Institute. Strong collaborations exist with members of the H. Lee Moffitt
Cancer Center and Research Institute, Center for Assistive Rehabilitation
Robotics & Technologies, Center for Wireless and Microwave Information
Systems, and USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute.
Detailed information about the Department can be found at http://chbme.eng.usf.edu.
Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the
highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated
record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Normally
will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed
and other professional journals, and be a
recognized authority in the field of specialization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates should qualify to be appointed as a tenured full
professor with expertise in chemical engineering. Applicants are expected to
have established research enterprises that are well-funded and recognized
nationally and internationally. Preference will be given to candidates from
U.S. programs and institutions with significant record of scholarship in a
department with undergraduate and graduate degree programs in chemical
engineering. Experience working in a multicultural and diverse environment will
be considered a strength. Preferred candidates will have a record of leadership
and increasing administrative and management responsibilities,
which may include leading a large federally-funded research group or center,
holding an Associate Chair position, directing proposal and awards management
at federal agencies, or similar assignments.
Additional Information for Applicants:
Applicants must submit a detailed curriculum vitae and at
least four professional references covering both their scholarship and
administrative skills. In addition, the application should include a strategic
vision statement and a statement of their research plans. The cover letter
should be addressed to Dr. Vinay Gupta, Faculty Search
Committee Chair, Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, University of
South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave, ENB 118, Tampa, Florida, 33620.
Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2015
and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants who need disability accommodations to
participate in the selection process should notify Mr. Brett Annette, EOL
Coordinator at (813) 974-7736 at least seven working days in advance of need.
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background check.
How To Apply
Click on the Apply button. When applying to an opening you
will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume. Apply online by
completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume.
Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated
above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE
IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted
for this position.
If general
questions, please contact:
Jill A. Srofe
Academic Services Administrator
Chemical & Biomedical Engineering
813-974-5855
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