ASO DEAN & ASO/FULL PROF

The successful candidate will be a permanent tenured HHP faculty who has (1) evidence of successful extramural funding, and (2) outstanding leadership and communication skills. The candidate must have the ability and willingness to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside of HHP.

The College of Health & Human Performance (HHP) announces a search for an Associate Dean of Research. This position provides stewardship over the research mission of the college through support of proposal submissions and identification of new research directions among other responsibilities. This position is a part-time 0.50 FTE 12-month position.

Responsibilities in this position involve (a) working with Faculty, the Dean, Department Chairs, and the Office of Research to facilitate research productivity; (b) ensuring adherence to extramural and university policy; (c) assisting at multiple levels in the pre-and post-award proposal process with oversight of the research administration staff; (d) serving as a source for brain-storming (i.e. present content and attend in-person and/or virtual meetings) with the Dean, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty members to consider funding opportunities and challenges; (e) identifying new opportunities and leveraging faculty expertise to enhance the research mission;  (h) representing the college at university meetings and convey important policy information to the college. Details of these responsibilities are provided in the accompanying document.

Commensurate with experience

The successful candidate will be a permanent tenured HHP faculty who has (1) evidence of successful extramural funding, and (2) outstanding leadership and communication skills. The candidate must have the ability and willingness to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside of HHP.

Preference will be given to candidates who are at the Senior Associate or Full Professor rank, have an understanding of HHP/UF research policies and guidelines, have experience with extramural funding agencies, and who can articulate a vision for enhancing the research missions of the college.

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.ufl.edu/, (job requisition # 539236) and must include (1) a letter of application including a statement of qualifications and vision for the position, (2) a current curriculum vitae highlighting funding and relevant administrative experience, and (3) full contact details for at least three references.

Inquiries about this position should be directed to:

Dr. Elisabeth Barton

Chair, Search Committee

College of Health and Human Performance

University of Florida

FLG 202G

Gainesville, FL 32611

Phone: 352-294-1714

Email erbarton@ufl.edu

Effective Date of Employment: July 1, 2026

For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit all materials by April 3, 2026, when the search committee will begin reviewing applications.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is only open to UF faculty. 

We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community. UF 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. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with Florida's Government in the Sunshine and Public Records Laws. Call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD) if a disability accommodation is needed to apply.