Associate Professor or Professor and Director, National Center for Integrated Coastal Research
Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Unleash Your Potential With UsAs a next-generation public
research institution, we are an inclusive community of thinkers,
doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape
the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No
matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you become
an integral part of our mission to become a university for the
future. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate
with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13
colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means
greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to
grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck.The
OpportunityThe National Center for Integrated Coastal Research (UCF
Coastal) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks a dynamic
and innovative leader to serve as its director. This is a
full-time, 12-month, tenured associate professor or professor
position, anticipated to begin Fall 2024.UCF Coastal integrates
science with societal needs to find solutions. Our team of
interdisciplinary scientists is committed to an evidence-based,
whole-community approach to increase the resiliency and
sustainability of coastal communities by bringing together
biologists, chemists, engineers, emergency managers, geographers,
sociologists, political scientists, medical researchers,
economists, and urban planners. Responsible management of Florida's
exceptional coastal resources and ocean-based economy depends on
innovative scientific research to address complex environmental,
economic, and social challenges. UCF Coastal's goal is to link the
ecological security of coastal ecosystems with the economic
security of coastal communities, ensuring the sustainability of our
coastlines and economy for generations to come. (UCF Coastal is
committed to excellence and innovation on a large scale that leads
to positive societal impacts. With this commitment in mind, we are
seeking an experienced candidate to provide administrative
leadership; establish and expand external and community
partnerships; fundraise and facilitate large-scale grant funding
proposals; develop programs of individual and collaborative
research; support and mentor faculty to seek and obtain external
funding; and promote a collegial and collaborative environment.The
selected candidate will report directly to the vice president of
Research and select one of the following colleges as a home
unit:
The selected candidate will sustain and refine UCF Coastal's
mission by:
Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is classified as a Very High
Research Activity (R1) university by the Carnegie Foundation. With
a diverse student body of more than 68,000 students, UCF is one of
the largest universities in the United States and offers more than
240 degree programs.UCF is committed to diversity and was
designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2019.For more
information, visit Minimum Qualifications:A Ph.D., terminal degree,
or foreign degree equivalent from an accredited institution in an
area appropriate to UCF Coastal. The selected candidate must also
have a demonstrated record of high impact research related to
coastal systems demonstrated by a strong scholarly and funding
record that is commensurate with rank in a department/school
related to the candidate's area of expertise.In order to obtain
tenure, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of
teaching, research and service commensurate with rank in a
department/school related to the candidate's area of
expertise.Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires all
applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically
through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, . In
addition to the online application, candidates should upload a
cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of research
and leadership experience, a vision statement for the Center, three
(3) research publications from the last five (5) years most aligned
with this position, and a list with contact information for three
(3) professional references.NOTE: Please have all documents ready
when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the
online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow
applicants to submit additional documents later.The selected
candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as
applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the
conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.Questions
regarding this search should be directed to: Professor Claire
Connolly Knox at .Special Instructions to the Applicants:N/AJob
Close Date:Open until filled.Note to applicants: Please keep in
mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time
without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your
application and all required documentation as quickly as possible
to ensure consideration for the posted position.Are Benefits
Important to You?Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to
helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our
students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
And more...For more benefits information, go to 'Prospective
Employees' on the UCF Human Resources website ().Who Are We?Founded
in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the
growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future
for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News &
World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative
colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us
a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide
designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1
university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College
of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240 degree programs between its
main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health
sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the
region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and
beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs
leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s.,
certificates, and more.The University of Central Florida is proud
to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless
explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that
an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the
employment begins.Additional Requirements related to Research
PositionsPursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to
offering employment to certain individuals in research-related
positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening.
Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a
foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who
is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has
had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in
China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.The
additional screening requirements only apply to employment in
research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty
positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate
positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract
funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate
positions.DepartmentOffice Of Research, Research Centers &
Institutes, College Of Graduate Studies, And Burnett Honors College
HR Business CenterWork ScheduleVaries.Type of
AppointmentRegularExpected SalaryNegotiableEqual Employment
Opportunity Statement:As an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply,
including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and
members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal
Opportunity Statement can be viewed at
http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.As a
Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and
selection procedures available to the public upon request.The
University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus
and an E-Verify employer.
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