Associate Professor or Professor/Director of CEDB 110640

University of West Florida; Pensacola (FL); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation (CEDB) at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida invites applications for a faculty position to serve as Center Director, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. This is a full-time, 12-month tenured appointment at Associate Professor or Professor.

The Director will oversee infrastructure and budgets for CEDB and WRL, lead interdisciplinary research, mentor students, and build collaborations with regional partners

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in the appropriate subject matter is required.
• Minimum five (5) years post graduate experience.
• Established research program and evidence of leadership in research.
• Administrative experience and mentoring of students preferred.

Aufgaben

• Serve as Center Director of CEDB with 75% research and 25% teaching.
• Manage research labs and the Wetlands Research Laboratory budgets and operations.
• Maintain and expand analytical certifications for WRL.
• Foster external partnerships for extramural research funding.

Kenntnisse

Research leadership

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Administrative experience

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in field

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Number: 110640

Classification Title: Associate Professor

Working Title: CEDB Director

Department: CEDB

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Basis: Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation (CEDB) at the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola, Florida pursues modern research addressing local and regional environmental issues with basic and applied research approaches (uwf.edu/cedb).

We invite applications for a faculty position to serve as Center Director, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. This position is a full-time, 12-month tenured appointment with rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

CEDB is a collaborative interdisciplinary research center at UWF with an emphasis on water quality and habitat issues. Candidates from a broad range of disciplines will be considered.

The successful candidate will be expected to bring an established research program that complements existing expertise and programs on campus. Candidates with established records of research leadership, including recruitment and expansion of a multidisciplinary research team are especially encouraged to apply.

The Director is a member of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering leadership team, working collaboratively to align and advance the strategic goals of the Center with those of the College and University. The Director manages infrastructure and operating budgets of the research labs as well as of the Wetlands Research Laboratory (WRL), the analytical arm of CEDB, including maintaining and expanding the appropriate analytical certifications.

We seek a collaborative, dynamic, and visionary leader who will integrate cutting-edge science using available resources as well as seeking extramural support. Preferred qualifications also include evidence of fostering strategic partnerships with regional, state, federal, and non-governmental organizations for extramural research support.

Documentation of success in serving as a key liaison between research scientists and external stakeholders is also a plus.

CEDB appointments are generally 75% research with 25% teaching (one course per semester). The successful candidate will apply for tenure and promotion through the relevant academic department, depending on expertise. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is a critical component of the university’s objectives and evaluation of candidates will include prior teaching and mentoring successes. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to and complement existing expertise on campus. UWF is a student-centered public university where faculty and students collaborate on meaningful research across all disciplines.

Known for strong graduation rates and personalized attention to strengthen workforce development, UWF emphasizes experiential learning that prepares students for the next step in their career path. Our location in Northwest Florida provides easy access to coastal and terrestrial field sites. Engineering programs are rapidly growing, Chemistry is a highly regarded undergraduate research department, and the Biology and Earth and Environmental Sciences Departments continue to grow and increase research productivity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds the highest degree appropriate to the field or possesses professional qualifications in the field above those that would be equivalent to the highest degree. Normally, an associate professor will have produced creative work, professional writing, or research; and have had successful teaching or professional experience in the field of specialization. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in appropriate subject matter from an accredited University and minimum of five (5) years post graduate experience. Established research program with expertise in subject area complementary to current expertise in CEDB and UWF. Administrative experience and a record of successful student mentorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ten (10) years post graduate experience with administrative experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Reaching with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Frequently
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

FTE: 1.0

Preferred Response Date: 12/1/2026