Director of the School of Engineering
- Employer
- University of North Florida
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Director of the School of Engineering
Position Number:319780
Requisition Number:B07700
Position Type:Faculty 11-12 Months
Time-limited through:N/A
Type of Appointment:Full-Time
Faculty Position Sub-Type:Administrator
Length of Appointment:12 months
Internal Recruitment?:Yes
Working Hours:8:00am - 5:00pm
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Organization:COLLEGE OF COMPUTING, ENGINEERING, & CONSTRUCTION
Division:Academic Affairs - DIV
College:College of Computing, Engineering and Construction
Approved Hiring Salary Range:Negotiable
Pay Basis:Annually
Equal Opportunity:In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives:The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.
General Description / Primary Purpose:Internal applications are invited for the position of Director of the School of Engineering. The Director position is a twelve-month administrative position within the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction, with direct reporting responsibilities to the Dean of the College. Candidates for this position must currently be tenured and hold the rank of full professor or associate professor in one of the School of Engineering academic programs.
Job Function:The Director must be committed to leading the School in strategic planning which promotes a vision of cohesion in line with the university’s strategic plan. The ideal candidate will possess and provide evidence of the following in their application: a record of leadership, integrity, and strong interpersonal communication; an appreciation of the interrelationships between the programs offered by the School and a commitment to their advancement; national presence in their discipline; an ability to develop, grow, or advance academic programs; a strong record of scholarship and commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service; andadministrative, managerial, and leadership experiences working with diverse stakeholders. The Director is the School’s representative and spokesperson inside and outside UNF and manages the day-to-day operations of the School. The Director must lead the planning and implementation of major activities related to the School, including faculty development; course scheduling; budget planning and management; ABET accreditation and program assessment; hiring and performing annual evaluations of faculty and staff; promotion and tenure appraisals; curricular development; recruitment; resolution of student issues; community and School’s advisory board engagement; diversity, equality, and inclusion best practices; and overseeing the School labs and student clubs.
Marginal Functions:N/A
Faculty Position Required Qualifications:Tenured in the School of Engineering with an excellent record of research, teaching, and service.
This internal recruitment is open to current University of North Florida employees only.
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Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:Background Check: This position requires a level II background check, which includes fingerprinting. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
Foreign Influence Review: Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.
Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
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Machines/Equipment used regularly:N/A
Anticipated Start Date:08/01/2022
Job Posting Date:10/26/2021
Application Review Date:11/05/2021
Application Deadline:11/04/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
Point of Contact Information:Sherif Elfayoumy, 904-620-1318
Hiring Official:William Klostermeyer, 904-620-1350
Location if not Jacksonville:Jacksonville, FL
Special Instructions:This internal recruitment is open to current University of North Florida employees only.
Applicants must complete an online application at www.unfjobs.org, as well as upload supplemental documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records.
You must upload the following materials:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Vision Statement
3. Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement
4. Foreign Passport
5. DS-160
** Foreign passport and DS-160 REQUIRED if the applicant answers yes to Question1/Section A within Foreign Influence Review Section of the application.
For further information, please contact Sherif Elfayoumy at (904) 620-1318 or via e-mail at selfayou@unf.edu. Initial review of applications will begin on November 5, 2021.
Organization
Mission Statement
Our student-centered mission is to create the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and problem solvers with the knowledge and experience to uniquely change the world.
Vision Statement
University of North Florida will be the higher education nexus where diverse students, faculty, and organizations from around the world collaborate to creatively innovate for the advancement of society.
Values
We achieve excellence in all we do; we are an institution of uncompromising character; we lead with humility, humanity and integrity.
Integrity – We do the right thing for the right reason at the right time.
Respect – We treat everyone with kindness, we are informed by the perspectives of other, and we draw strength from our differences.
Accountability – We are responsible for how the outcomes of our actions affect others and our environment.
Innovation – We harness creativity and talent to turn challenges into opportunities and problems into solution in a uniquely UNF way.
Strategic Goal
University of national prominence and distinction with North Florida as our catalyst and student success as our mantra. Learn more about UNF’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.
Statement of Unity
UNF stands in unity and solidarity with all members of our community, regardless of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. We are proud of the diversity in our students, faculty and staff.
We strongly condemn acts of hate and bigotry as antithetical to the university's core values of mutual respect and civility. Actions and words that seek to deny human beings full membership in the broader moral community on the basis of arbitrary characteristics are intolerable. We stand opposed to violence in language or in action, and we see these as a threat to the mission of UNF as a public university that is committed to intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness.
We pledge to stand with and for those who are the most vulnerable members of our community and to take actions that help our students and fellow employees feel safe and know that they are safe. We affirm UNF's unreserved commitment to student success within a diverse, supportive campus culture. We seek to embody the ideals of a free and democratic society, and we fully support and value each member of our community.
- Telephone
- 9046202710
- Location
-
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville
FL
32224
US
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