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Job ID: 42289
Title: Department Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Location: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620
Posting Date: 12/12/2025
Apply Before: 01/09/2026
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
Category: Faculty
Job Description The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of South Florida (USF), Tampa Campus, invites applications for the position of Department Chair, with an expected start date in Fall 2026. This position offers a leadership opportunity in a highly productive and growing CEE department at a top-50 public research university. We seek an accomplished scholar and dynamic leader who will guide a highly productive faculty, respect and strengthen the department’s collaborative culture, address faculty and students’ needs, and foster continued excellence in research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate is expected to provide both a strategic vision and day-to-day management for the CEE Department, enhance its visibility, while advancing its role in achieving the strategic mission of the College of Engineering.
Responsibilities
Providing strategic leadership
Managing departmental operations
Promoting a vibrant and collaborative research culture
Advancing excellence in teaching and mentoring across all programs
Recruiting, mentoring, and retaining talented faculty and staff
Broadening participation among students, faculty, and staff
Managing resources and budgets effectively and transparently
Strengthening relationships with alumni, donors, industry partners, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations
Collaborating with other department chairs and college leadership
Minimum Qualifications
Eligibility for appointment as a tenured full professor in a CEE department at a Carnegie R1 institution
An earned doctoral degree in CEE or a closely related field from an accredited research institution
Demonstrated understanding of the CEE discipline and community
Proven leadership experience in higher education administration
A strong commitment to high-quality pedagogy, curricular and student development
Preferred Qualifications
A proven commitment to fostering a collegial, collaborative, and supportive departmental culture
Demonstrated availability, responsiveness, and excellent communication skills
A proven ability to develop and sustain enduring relationships with alumni, donors, industry partners, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations
A strong record of leadership in securing competitive and significant research funding, including multidisciplinary research initiatives, from various sources
A strong record of scholarship with publications in top-tier journals and conferences in CEE
Longstanding engagement in mentoring faculty, students, and staff, to promote their professional development and long-term success
Proven leadership in recruiting, program development, team building, and staff supervision
Effective budget management practices in consultation with faculty and staff
Department Overview The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, serving nearly 700 undergraduate, 54 master, and 42 PhD students. The department has twenty-five tenure-track/tenured faculty members, two instructors, five supporting faculty from the Center for Urban Transportation Research, and three staff members. The new and rapidly growing BSEV program was accredited by ABET in 2024. The Environmental Engineering graduate program was ranked 48th nationally and 29th among US public universities by US News & World Report (2024). The Civil Engineering graduate program is ranked in the top 70 nationally and top 50 among US public universities, with specialties in geotechnical structures and materials, transportation water resources, and environmental engineering. Faculty, staff and students within each specialty are involved in interdisciplinary research and scholarship with collaborations across the university.
Application Instructions An application package should include a cover letter outlining the candidate’s interest and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae (CV), a detailed letter of interest (1-2 pages) outlining their leadership interests, philosophy and experience, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file to the following website: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx. Applications will be considered starting immediately until the positions are filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Dean’s Office, Dr. S. Bhanja. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process, please notify Melanie Salarbux at 727-873-4290 or Khoa Dinh at 813-974-9272 at least five working days in advance.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicant Rights Under Federal Employment Laws The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Job ID: 42289
Title: Department Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Location: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620
Posting Date: 12/12/2025
Apply Before: 01/09/2026
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
Category: Faculty
Job Description The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of South Florida (USF), Tampa Campus, invites applications for the position of Department Chair, with an expected start date in Fall 2026. This position offers a leadership opportunity in a highly productive and growing CEE department at a top-50 public research university. We seek an accomplished scholar and dynamic leader who will guide a highly productive faculty, respect and strengthen the department’s collaborative culture, address faculty and students’ needs, and foster continued excellence in research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate is expected to provide both a strategic vision and day-to-day management for the CEE Department, enhance its visibility, while advancing its role in achieving the strategic mission of the College of Engineering.
Responsibilities
Providing strategic leadership
Managing departmental operations
Promoting a vibrant and collaborative research culture
Advancing excellence in teaching and mentoring across all programs
Recruiting, mentoring, and retaining talented faculty and staff
Broadening participation among students, faculty, and staff
Managing resources and budgets effectively and transparently
Strengthening relationships with alumni, donors, industry partners, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations
Collaborating with other department chairs and college leadership
Minimum Qualifications
Eligibility for appointment as a tenured full professor in a CEE department at a Carnegie R1 institution
An earned doctoral degree in CEE or a closely related field from an accredited research institution
Demonstrated understanding of the CEE discipline and community
Proven leadership experience in higher education administration
A strong commitment to high-quality pedagogy, curricular and student development
Preferred Qualifications
A proven commitment to fostering a collegial, collaborative, and supportive departmental culture
Demonstrated availability, responsiveness, and excellent communication skills
A proven ability to develop and sustain enduring relationships with alumni, donors, industry partners, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations
A strong record of leadership in securing competitive and significant research funding, including multidisciplinary research initiatives, from various sources
A strong record of scholarship with publications in top-tier journals and conferences in CEE
Longstanding engagement in mentoring faculty, students, and staff, to promote their professional development and long-term success
Proven leadership in recruiting, program development, team building, and staff supervision
Effective budget management practices in consultation with faculty and staff
Department Overview The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, serving nearly 700 undergraduate, 54 master, and 42 PhD students. The department has twenty-five tenure-track/tenured faculty members, two instructors, five supporting faculty from the Center for Urban Transportation Research, and three staff members. The new and rapidly growing BSEV program was accredited by ABET in 2024. The Environmental Engineering graduate program was ranked 48th nationally and 29th among US public universities by US News & World Report (2024). The Civil Engineering graduate program is ranked in the top 70 nationally and top 50 among US public universities, with specialties in geotechnical structures and materials, transportation water resources, and environmental engineering. Faculty, staff and students within each specialty are involved in interdisciplinary research and scholarship with collaborations across the university.
Application Instructions An application package should include a cover letter outlining the candidate’s interest and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae (CV), a detailed letter of interest (1-2 pages) outlining their leadership interests, philosophy and experience, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file to the following website: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx. Applications will be considered starting immediately until the positions are filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Dean’s Office, Dr. S. Bhanja. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process, please notify Melanie Salarbux at 727-873-4290 or Khoa Dinh at 813-974-9272 at least five working days in advance.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicant Rights Under Federal Employment Laws The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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