Professor and Chair, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering University of
South Florida
The College of Engineering at the University of South Florida invites applications and nominations
for the position of Professor and Chair in the 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. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2015 and
will continue until the position is filled.
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.
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 who possess a
significant record of scholarship in programs and institutions 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.
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.
We especially encourage applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.
Applicants must submit their application electronically with supporting documentation as one file
directly to http://employment.usf.edu. (Applicants must Search Job Opening ID: 8719). 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.
USF is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution