The University of Toledo (UToledo), located in the Glass City, has a long history of excellence in silicate sciences and photovoltaics. In coordination with a recent investment made by the State of Ohio to establish a Glass Innovation Hub in the Toledo region, the University is seeking to fill a senior level faculty position to revitalize the University’s research and scholarship in glass. The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized expert with a strong track record of creativity, accomplishments, and advancement in glass science, engineering, and/or technology. Partners in the Glass Innovation Hub include the Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium (NOIC), O-I Glass, Owens Corning, First Solar, Libbey Glass, Pilkington North America, University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and CelSianUSA. UToledo’s Glass Professor will play a central role in collaborating and coordinating with these and other partners in advancing the Hub’s educational and research goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in chemistry, engineering, physics, material science or a related discipline, and a demonstrated record of success in one or more areas such as competitive grant and contract awards, leadership and impact within a corporation, generation of intellectual property, and a history of successful collaborations with glass industry and/or national lab scientific leaders. Superb communication and organizational skills, and the ability to contribute to graduate education and program development is expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

Well connected to federal agencies and/or scientific/engineering professional organizations.
Experience working with and connections to national laboratories.
Ability to immediately contribute to, and be funded by, research projects identified by NOIC Glass Hub proposal over a multi-year period.
Demonstrated experience leading a well-managed laboratory in full compliance with federal, university and/or industry standards.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

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