Open Rank Faculty Position Future of Work and Emerging Technologies

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of South Florida (USF), a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), invites applications for an open-rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) faculty position to lead and expand a strategic research area focused on the Future of Work and Emerging Technologies. USF seeks a nationally and internationally recognized or rising scholar whose work is reshaping how individuals, organizations, educational institutions, and communities prepare for and thrive in a workforce transformed by artificial intelligence and technological innovation. This position represents a significant institutional investment intended to establish a nationally and internationally visible, externally funded research enterprise focused on the future of learning, work, emerging technologies, economic opportunity, and workforce development. Particular interest will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of securing competitive external funding and leading impactful research programs. Candidates with experience serving as Principal Investigator on federal grants are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will build a productive research program while creating opportunities for colleagues and students to develop their scholarship and compete for external funding.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree in appropriate discipline.
Demonstrated record of strong publication in high-quality scholarly venues related to work and learning, workforce development, emerging technologies, economic opportunity, or area relevant to the future of work and emerging technologies that is consistent with appointment at a research-intensive university.
Documented record of successfully securing competitive external funding or strong potential, appropriate to career stage.
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in interdisciplinary environments.

Nice To Haves

Sustained success obtaining significant competitive external funding as Principal Investigator or equivalent research leader.
National or international recognition for research excellence.
Experience leading interdisciplinary research centers, laboratories, institutes, or large collaborative projects.
Success building partnerships with industry, government agencies, educational systems, workforce organizations, or community partners.
Experience translating research into policy, practice, products, or measurable societal impact.
Evidence of, or commitment to effective teaching and mentoring of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and/or early career scholars.
A compelling vision for building a high-impact Future of Work and Emerging Technologies research enterprise at USF.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain a nationally and internationally prominent research program.
Secure substantial competitive external funding from federal agencies, foundations, industry, and other sponsors.
Serve as Principal Investigator and provide leadership for externally funded research initiatives.
Pursue large-scale interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives within USF and with external partners.
Publish influential scholarship in leading peer-reviewed journals and other high-impact scholarly outlets.
Teach graduate level courses.
Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and/or early-career scholars and contribute to the development of the next generation of researchers and scholars.
Build productive partnerships with workforce organizations, employers, educational institutions, policymakers, and other external partners.
Collaborate broadly across the University and with external partners.
Help establish USF as a national and international leader in workforce innovation, technology, and economic mobility research.