Associate Professor - Chemical, Bio & Mat Eng at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering

College/Division: College of Engineering/Academic Affairs

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Organization Summary:

The department currently has 15 full-time faculty, 1 Assistant Professor of Instruction, and 4 emeriti faculty. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering. In addition to strong collaborations with colleagues from across the College of Engineering, faculty members in the department enjoy collaborations with several research centers on campus (e.g., the Clean Energy Research Center, the Institute of Applied Engineering, and the Nanotechnology Research and Education Center). Faculty members in the department also have collaborations with the extensive medical enterprise at USF including the USF Morsani College of Medicine, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute (an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center), the Center for Assistive Rehabilitation Robotics and Technologies, the USF Heart Institute, and the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute. Detailed information about the department can be found at http://chbme.eng.usf.edu.

Established in 1964 and currently led by Interim Dean Sanjukta Bhanja, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #56 among public institutions (#85 overall) U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 engineering graduate school rankings . The college serves more than 7,500 students, offering 11 bachelor's programs, nine of which are ABET-accredited, as well as 13 master's and eight doctoral degrees. The college is actively engaged in local and global research activities with $46 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The college has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, computing technology and transportation.

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities, including USF's highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at? www.usf.edu .

Position Summary:

The Department of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering at the University of South Florida invites applications for a position at the rank of Associate Professor (tenured/tenure-earning). The anticipated start date is August 2025 or thereafter. An earned Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the start of employment is required. Candidates must have: (1) a demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publications, (2) a demonstrated record of or potential for sustaining an externally funded active research program, and (3) a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from broad backgrounds in engineering. Applicants with research interests in all areas of chemical engineering are encouraged to apply, particularly those with interests in energy and sustainability, advanced materials, catalysis and reaction engineering, and biotechnology.

An application package should include a a detailed curriculum vitae and names of at least four professional references. In addition, the application should include a statement of the applicant's teaching plans, and a detailed statement of the applicant's research plans. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file.

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process, please notify Khoa Dinh at (813) 974-9272 at least five working days in advance.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Applicants must meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
• Applicants must have an outstanding record of scholarly publications in refereed and other professional journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant record of scholarship in a department with undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Chemical Engineering.
• Post-doctoral experience or other similar post-graduate experience
• Experience working in a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Current academic appointment in a tenure-track or tenured position in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong record of external research funding with present and past research grants as a principal investigator.
• Strong record of successfully supervising multiple masters and doctoral students in research projects, advising undergraduate researchers, and mentoring post-doctoral researchers.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

This job is subject to Foreign Influence Screening: During the 2021 Florida legislative session, House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017") was passed and later signed into law by Governor DeSantis. The new law modifies a variety of Florida Statutes to address concerns regarding improper foreign influence. With regard to employment at major research institutions like the University of South Florida, the new law requires thorough review of certain applicants for positions involving research.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37910

Posting Date: 09/24/2024

Posting End Date: 12/23/2024

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunitqual access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

USF's Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement .

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

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About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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