CHAIR & ASO/FULL PROF - Department of Religion

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University of Florida’s Department of Religion in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a 1.0 FTE, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, serving as Department Chair. This senior appointment seeks a distinguished scholar with substantial administrative and leadership experience who can provide a clear vision and guide the department’s continued growth in research, teaching, and service. Preference is given to candidates qualified for appointment as Professor with tenure, though outstanding Associate Professor candidates with strong scholarly productivity, relevant administrative experience, and an interest in academic leadership will also be considered. Research specialization is open; preference may be given to candidates whose expertise complements existing departmental strengths or expands its areas of distinction. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee undergraduate and graduate academic programs, manage budgets, personnel, and departmental operations, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, cultivate fundraising and external engagement opportunities, and support faculty development, recruitment, and retention. Established in 1946, the Department of Religion is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and public service. Its internationally recognized scholars work in areas including Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, ethics, and religion and ecology. The University of Florida offers opportunities for innovative teaching, research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and external funding, and is committed to strengthening its standing as a top public university while fostering a vibrant and inclusive academic community. Gainesville offers access to natural resources and a vibrant cultural scene. The position provides opportunities to shape the department’s strategic position, work with supportive College of Liberal Arts and Sciences administration, foster innovation in teaching and research, and initiate interdisciplinary programs. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank and experience. Eligible faculty appointments include a benefits package with health insurance, paid leave as applicable, and retirement options. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing administrative experience, leadership philosophy, research accomplishments, and teaching excellence, contact information for three external references, and one representative scholarly publication from the past three years. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 p.m. ET on the posting end date. Review begins December 1, 2026, and continues until a successful applicant is selected. Employment is contingent on pre-employment screening, including criminal-record review, reference checks, and education verification. The selected candidate must provide an official transcript upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States require evaluation by an approved NACES credentialing service. No health assessment is required.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Religion or a related field.
Demonstrated administrative and leadership experience.
Strong record of scholarly achievement and publication.
Qualifications commensurate with appointment as a tenured faculty member.
For Associate Professor candidates: strong scholarly productivity, relevant administrative experience, and a clear interest in academic leadership.
Submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, contact information for three external references, and a representative scholarly publication from the past three years.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates qualified for appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure.
Research expertise that complements existing departmental strengths or expands the department’s areas of distinction.