Building on its established expertise in Defense programs, the University is seeking a forward looking innovator, to lead the Institute into new areas of opportunity such as health care, transportation, and entertainment. The new Director will provide leadership in the introduction of a new Doctoral program in Modeling and Simulation. With a staff of over 125, the Institute s financial support consists of both core University funding, and external grants and contracts, principally from the Federal Government. The University of Central Florida is a major public institution of higher education with over 33,000 students. The University has strong research programs in several areas related to the growing high-technology industries in Central Florida, including Human Factors, Psychology, Computer Science and Engineering, Photonics and Optics, and Microelectronics.
Minimum qualifications are an earned doctorate in a relevant area.
Other requirements include an understanding of the relevant technical and scientific issues, demonstrated support and sensitivity to multi-disciplined research activity, strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills, and a record of securing research funding. Preference will be given to candidates who can hold a senior appointment in an academic department, have a distinguished record of research, and who have demonstrated a genuine interest in education, training and academia. 12443 Research Parkway Suite 302, Orlando, FL 32826. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. UCF is an affirmative action employer.