Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean reports to the Provost and serves as the chief academic officer of the College, providing leadership, support, and advocacy for all academic departments and multi-disciplinary programs, their faculty and staff, and budgets. The Dean serves as the principal administrator for planning and leading CLAS, encouraging curricular and pedagogical innovation. The Dean of the College is assisted by a team of Associate Deans whose multifaceted portfolios include Undergraduate Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Research, and Facilities and Infrastructure. CLAS is also supported by the offices of Advancement, Communications, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Research.

Requirements

An earned doctorate
A distinguished record of academic, teaching, and research achievements worthy of appointment as professor with tenure in an academic department in the College
An excellent record of academic leadership and administrative experience

Nice To Haves

An outstanding leader and fierce advocate of the College
A clear commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education and research
A visionary approach to fundraising
A commitment to advancing research while maintaining teaching excellence
A dedication to investing in the development and well-being of faculty, staff, and students

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, support, and advocacy for all academic departments and multi-disciplinary programs, their faculty and staff, and budgets.
Serve as the principal administrator for planning and leading CLAS.
Encourage curricular and pedagogical innovation.
Fundraising and donor relations responsibilities.
Manage the College’s advisory boards, including the Dean’s Leadership Council and department/center boards.