Chair & Professor - Biomedical Engineering

Job No: 526241
Work Type:
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: RealCat
Department: 19340000 - EG-BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Job Description


Classification Title:

CHAIR & PROF

Job Description:

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Professor and Chair of the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida (UF), the flagship institution of the State of Florida university system.

The Department Chair oversees the operational management of the department and is responsible for: (1) developing, with faculty, a compelling vision for advancement of the department in education and research programs; (2) facilitating/mentoring scholarly and professional growth of faculty, particularly early-career members; (3) ensuring cutting-edge education is provided to all trainees (undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and researchers); (4) recruiting a diverse faculty and student body; (5) increasing sponsored research through external and private funding opportunities; (6) enhancing working partnerships with other UF colleges, departments and administrations as well as industry and government agencies; (7) facilitating knowledge and technology transfer through the university; and (8) cultivating corporate, governmental, alumni and other private donations.

Eligible applicants must be primary BME faculty at the University of Florida at the rank of Full Professor.

Expected Salary:

Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

A PhD in Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in BME or a closely related discipline and have a record of distinguished scholarship and external funding in their field of research as well as excellence in teaching with demonstrated academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Full Professor level. 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 underrepresented populations; strong in leadership, management, and interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills; and inclusive and collaborative in academic unit problem solving.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Eligible applicants must be primary BME faculty at the University of Florida at the rank of Full Professor.

All applications must be submitted through Careers at UF via: https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/. (Please see Job Requisition #526241). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter (summary, introduction related to hiring emphasis); (2) a curriculum vitae (including a 1-page CV highlights); (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references, and (4) a department vision statement (with a focus on how plans will support the current college strategic objectives) that encompasses research, teaching, service, and the administration of the department. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, with the first full committee screening occurring on April 10, 2023, and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. The anticipated start for the position is May 2023. For further questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Warren Dixon through email at wdixon@ufl.edu.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
No



Applications Close: 10 Apr 2023

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/526241/chair-professor-biomedical-engineering

The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.









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