Director of the School of Teaching & Learning

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The UF College of Education invites applications from current permanent University of Florida faculty for the Director of the School of Teaching & Learning. This faculty position carries administrative responsibilities and reports to the College of Education Dean. The Director provides leadership and administration to help the School achieve excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. The appointment is for nine months and includes a .66 FTE assignment during the summer semester, along with an administrative stipend. The start date and term of each appointment will be negotiated with the Dean. Salary is negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must submit a CV, a letter of interest describing relevant experience, attributes, qualifications, and vision for the unit, and names and contact information for three references. This internal recruitment is open only to current UF employees. Review begins October 31, 2026, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

Must be a current permanent faculty member at the University of Florida; OPS, postdoctoral, adjunct, interim, courtesy, and visiting faculty are not eligible.
Must possess a doctorate in education or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or with the College of Education.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
Successful relevant administrative experience, such as coordinating an academic program or directing a program, sizable grant, center or institute, department, or school.
Ability to provide leadership and integrate others' views into decisions within shared governance.
Ability to effectively manage and supervise staff.
Ability to support, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback to faculty and staff.
Ability to organize large-scale projects and complete complex projects under tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of the larger College of Education administrative team.
Ability to advocate for the School of Teaching & Learning and its faculty and staff.
Ability to mentor and guide the professional agendas of School faculty.
Ability to articulate a compelling direction for the School and connect it to institutional priorities.
Demonstrated experience serving as a liaison between School staff and faculty and college or university leadership.
Ability to build trust across faculty groups and perspectives, treat faculty equitably and respectfully, and create a sense of community within the School and across other units.
Commitment to securing external funding and support for program maintenance and development.
Experience managing large fiscal resources and aligning budgets with strategic priorities, enrollment trends, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and administration to help the School of Teaching & Learning achieve excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
Advocate for the School of Teaching & Learning and its faculty and staff.
Mentor faculty and guide their professional agendas.
Articulate a compelling direction for the School and connect it to institutional priorities.
Serve as a liaison between School staff and faculty and college or university leadership.
Support, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback to faculty and staff.
Manage and supervise staff.
Manage fiscal resources and align budgets with strategic priorities, enrollment trends, and organizational growth.
Work collaboratively as part of the larger College of Education administrative team.