Professor and Chair of Environmental Horticulture
1 day ago
The University of Florida seeks a distinguished academic leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Environmental Horticulture. The successful candidate will provide vision, support, and coordination in planning, developing, and implementing departmental programs in teaching, research, and extension. This includes leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growth and professional development of faculty, staff, and students, as well as administration of the department's human and financial resources. The Chair will also promote external funding opportunities and foster shared governance, evaluating faculty and staff performance, and encouraging the proactive development of strategic programs. Additionally, the Chair will represent departmental and faculty interests with administrators, other departments, and units, and outside agencies, individuals, and groups in natural resources, industry, and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership in planning, developing, and implementing departmental programs in teaching, research, and extension
Lead and manage multidisciplinary programs
Administer the department's human and financial resources
Promote external funding opportunities
Foster shared governance and evaluate faculty and staff performance
Represent departmental and faculty interests with administrators, other departments, and units, and outside agencies, individuals, and groups
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a record of outstanding scholarly achievement and professional activities related to teaching, research, extension, and/or industry. They will also have the ability to direct an academic department engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities at a major Land-grant university with faculty, staff, students, and resources located throughout the state. Additionally, the candidate will have demonstrated ability to direct interdisciplinary, grant-funded fundamental science and applied research, as well as effective administrative leadership and managerial skills.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and retention for all academic programs in environmental horticulture. They will also have demonstrated ability to interact well with students, faculty, staff, administrators within the university, and external stakeholders at the state, federal, and international levels. Furthermore, the candidate will have effective leadership in outreach to industry and engagement with varied groups, as well as a commitment to shared governance and fostering strong collaborations among state faculty located on the main campus and at the IFAS Research and Education Centers.
What We Offer
The University of Florida offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. The successful candidate will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, as well as a diverse and inclusive community of scholars and professionals.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their application, including a cover letter, complete vita, and names and contact information of three individuals who are knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this position. Selected candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
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