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University of Florida · 1 month ago

Chair and Full Professor, Materials Science & Engineering

positionGainesville, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

The University of Florida is a major research institution seeking a Chair and Full Professor for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The role involves overseeing departmental operations, mentoring faculty, and enhancing research and educational programs while fostering collaborations and securing funding.

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Responsibilities

Developing, with faculty, a compelling vision for advancement of the department in education and research programs
Facilitating/mentoring scholarly and professional growth of faculty, particularly early-career members
Ensuring cutting-edge education is provided to all trainees (undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and researchers)
Recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty, staff, and students
Increasing sponsored research through external and private funding opportunities
Enhancing working partnerships with other UF colleges, departments and administrations as well as industry and government agencies
Facilitating knowledge and technology transfer through the university
Cultivating corporate, governmental, alumni and other private donations

Qualification

Doctorate in MSENEDistinguished scholarshipExternal funding experienceTeaching excellenceManagement skillsLeadership skillsCollaborative problem-solvingHigh academic standardsSponsored research developmentDiversity enhancementInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in MSE, NE, or a closely related discipline
Have a record of distinguished scholarship and external funding in their field of research
Excellence in teaching with demonstrated academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Full Professor level

Preferred

Candidates must be committed to high academic standards
Skilled in the development and expansion of sponsored research programs
Experienced in enhancing the representation and success of all populations
Strong in leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Collaborative in their approaches to academic unit problem-solving

Company

University of Florida

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University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
dateFounded in 1853
location
Gainesville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ufl.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (278)
2022 (282)
2021 (169)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.83M
Key Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Sri Kalyanaraman
Co-founder, VR for the Social Good Initiative
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Chris Cowen
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