The successful candidate must possess an earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution with scholarly achievements warranting appointment as a tenured full professor in an academic department at the Florida Institute of Technology. The candidate must also possess a distinguished record of research accomplishments with significant external funding from diverse sources, as well as proven capabilities in department, program-level, or university-level strategic planning and related decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications: - Success in significantly growing research activity and improving research infrastructure,
- A comprehensive understanding of the national research landscape, federal funding agencies, and emerging trends in research and innovation,
- The ability to manage complex budgets, personnel, and operations,
- Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate the value of research to diverse audiences,
- An understanding of intellectual property management, technology transfer, and research commercialization,
- Experience at a research university with STEM programs,
- A record of successful partnerships with industry and government agencies,
- The ability to foster strong collaborations with deans, administrators, and faculty, as well as government, industry, community constituents, and peer institutions,
- Experience with economic development initiatives through research and innovation, and
- Ability to support research across a wide range of disciplines (beyond their own) and promote interdisciplinary research.
Job Responsibilities: - Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to enhance the University's research profile and increase external funding,
- Oversee the Office of Sponsored Programs, including pre- and post-award services,
- Administer research compliance functions including IRB, IACUC, and export controls,
- Foster interdisciplinary research initiatives and strategic research partnerships,
- Manage internal research funding initiatives, including faculty research development programs to spur research activity,
- Represent the university in regional, national, and international research forums,
- Manage research-related policies, facilities, and resources,
- Support faculty development in research, scholarship, and creative activity,
- Develop programs to celebrate faculty success in research, and
- Oversee technology transfer and commercialization activities.
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Florida Tech's 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
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The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures, descriptions of prevention and awareness programs, related university procedures and important guidance, and other essential safety information.
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Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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