Inaugural Chair, Materials Science & Engineering

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Chair and Professor to lead the newly formed Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The Chair will provide strategic vision, foster growth, recruit faculty, and guide curricula and research priorities.

The role requires a distinguished scholarly record, strong leadership, and commitment to mentorship, collaboration with national labs and industry partners, and advancing graduate programs and

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in materials science or a closely related discipline.
• Visionary and strategic leader with a track record of building and growing academic programs.
• Strong scholarly record with active research and commitment to mentoring faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment and growth of the MSE department.
• Develop curricula, recruit faculty, and oversee graduate programs.
• Set research priorities, funding strategies, and infrastructure development.
• Foster multidisciplinary collaboration across departments and industry partners.
• Engage in fundraising and external relations for the department.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in materials science or related discipline

Job description

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Chair and Professor to lead the newly formed Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The Chair will provide strategic vision, foster growth, recruit faculty, and guide curricula and research priorities.

The role requires a distinguished scholarly record, strong leadership, and commitment to mentorship, collaboration with national labs and industry partners, and advancing graduate programs and