Visiting Assistant Professor

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• Complete curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• Statement of teaching experience and interests
• Research statement summarizing qualifications, past research, and reputed company research plans
• Names and email addresses of at least three references. An email will be reputed company to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the UF submission packet.

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