Professor and Chair, Chemistry Department

The Opportunity

The College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites nominations and applications for a full-time, 12-month, position of tenured professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry with an anticipated start date in fall 2025.The chair is the unit head, provides leadership for the department, and is essential to the decision-making and administrative functions within the unit, including academic programs, budget, hiring, evaluations, facilities, etc.

The UCF Department of Chemistry is a growing, innovative population of faculty and students carrying out research in all traditional chemistry disciplines, as well as forensic chemistry and chemistry education research.The department has productive academic programs including the chemistry Ph.D., chemistry M.S., as well as ACS-approved B.S. programs in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic biochemistry, a B.A. program in chemistry, as well as FEPAC-accredited forensic science programs. The department consists of 30 full-time faculty, about 800 undergraduate majors, and approximately 100 graduate students.It is a collegial department with broad representation that values collaborations and mentorship across subdisciplines. Department faculty collaborate with theNational Center of Forensic Science, theNanoscience and Technology Center, theCollege of Optics and Photonics, theCollege of Engineering and Computer Science,and theCollege of Community Innovation and Education, thus preparing our students for complex problem solving in an interdisciplinary world. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu/chemistry/.

The UCF College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the university's natural, computational, and social sciences in ten departments and schools, and several centers. Seven departments hold national rankings for best graduate programs. The college's programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu.

UCF is one of themost innovative public universities in the nation, as named by the U.S. News & World Report.UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with over 68,000 students.As part of our comprehensive traditional benefits, UCF offers support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages.The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region's future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required. In order to obtain tenure, the successful applicant must have a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured professor at UCF by time of hire. Applicants must also have a demonstrated record of administrative leadership in a university or similar setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated experience in handling faculty matters, supervising staff, and have strong communication skills.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following materials:

1) A current curriculum vitae

2) A 2- to 3-page letter of interest including research and leadership experience, teaching philosophy, and vision for the department

3) The contact information for at least three (3) professional references (please do not submit letters of recommendation)

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.

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.

Review of applications will begin in February 2025 and will continue until filled.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Florian Jentsch, search committee chair, at florian.jentsch@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job 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 you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

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 Positions:

Pursuant 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 education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.

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