Visionary Chair & Professor, Materials Science & Engineering

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University’s newly established Department of Materials Science and Engineering seeks a Chair and Professor to lead strategic growth, recruit faculty, and strengthen graduate and research programs in collaboration with the FAMU‑FSU College of Engineering.

The Chair will oversee curricula, fundraising, external partnerships, and the development of facilities like IRCB and Building C, guiding the department to national prominence while advancing student success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in materials science or closely related discipline.
• Visionary and strategic leader with a record of building and growing academic and research programs.
• Credentials appropriate for appointment as a full professor; exceptional candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary, strategic, and collaborative leadership to build and grow the department.
• Lead curricula development, faculty recruitment, onboarding, and development.
• Oversee graduate curricula and expand MSE-related offerings; manage research funding strategies.
• Foster multidisciplinary collaboration and external partnerships with industry and national labs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Faculty recruitment

Mentorship

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Fundraising

Communication

Department administration

Education

Ph.D. in materials science or closely related field

Job description

Florida State University’s newly established Department of Materials Science and Engineering seeks a Chair and Professor to lead strategic growth, recruit faculty, and strengthen graduate and research programs in collaboration with the FAMU‑FSU College of Engineering.

The Chair will oversee curricula, fundraising, external partnerships, and the development of facilities like IRCB and Building C, guiding the department to national prominence while advancing student success.