Visionary Dept Head: Aerospace, Physics & Space Sciences

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florida institute of technologyMelbourne (FL)

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About the role

The Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of department head in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences (APSS), starting August 2027. The role oversees a multidisciplinary group of about 30 faculty across aerospace engineering, astronomy and astrophysics, physics, space physics, astrobiology, and planetary sciences. The successful candidate will provide holistic leadership, foster collaboration, mentor early career faculty, and advance graduate and

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