Ast/Aso Dean & Prof

Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.

*Internal search - open to current permanent UF faculty only*

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Assistant/Associate Dean for Research:

• Is administratively responsible to the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station (FAES) in UF’s Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS);
• Provides statewide leadership and support for agriculture, natural resources, and interrelated human systems research programs that address the mission and goals of UF/IFAS and the FAES;
• Fosters collaborative working relationships with UF administrators, faculty, staff, and students that support the conduct and coordination of world-class, basic discovery, innovation and applications research on agriculture, natural resource and human systems, including a liaison role with the Council of Research Associate Deans (CORAD);
• Works collaboratively with program leaders at UF/IFAS Institutes, Centers, and programs on issues relevant to FAES mission and goals, including development of strategic research initiatives that build upon institutional strengths and support preeminence, including but not limited to UF/IFAS’s expanding role in artificial intelligence research;
• Builds and maintains effective and efficient programmatic relationships with international, federal, state and local stakeholders, including agencies that support the entire spectrum of research from basic to translational levels;
• Administers and provides oversight for targeted investments in faculty research programs by endowment-based, capacity fund-based, and internal UF and IFAS FAES-based research programs, building faculty success at all career stages, including but not limited to Early Career Seed Grants, grant writing workshops and consultancies, and Excellence Awards for Graduate Research;
• Collaborates and provides linkages with the Florida Cooperative Extension Service and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences to support the land grant mission of UF, including potential engagement (depending on candidate expertise and interest) with the Support for Emerging Enterprise Development Integration Teams (SEEDIT) program, the undergraduate research internship program, the UF/IFAS Statistical Consulting Unit, and the Invasion Science Institute;
• Strengthens the development and implementation of executive functions of FAES, including policy development, strategic planning, and administration of research activities to ensure efficient workflows and strong communication between FAES and other UF offices;
• Supports professional development of faculty at all career stages, including but not limited to preparing evaluative letters for tenure and promotion, third-year progress assessments, and post-tenure review dossiers of statewide faculty, and coordination of faculty rotator projects that add value to the FAES;
• Promotes cross-cutting, interdisciplinary research efforts that integrate science across all colleges with external institutions, including engagement with AgInnovation South, previously known as the Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors; and
• Represents the Dean for Research Office at UF, UF/IFAS, industry, agency, and regulatory functions as assigned;

In accordance with the UF/IFAS land-grant mission, all UF/IFAS faculty are expected to be supportive and engaged in all three mission areas – Research, Teaching and Extension – regardless of the assignment split specified in the position description.

Commensurate with Education and Experience

*Internal search - open to current permanent UF faculty only*

Applicants must have an earned doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in a field relevant to agriculture, natural resources, and/or interrelated human systems, and must be familiar with the mission and goals of the FAES. Experience with effective leadership and administration of research programs with identifiable impacts is highly desirable. Strong working knowledge of the supporting science informing current UF and national research priorities is expected, as is an appreciation for agriculture production, food and interrelated human systems. Applicant must have an outstanding performance record in previous employment and a demonstrated commitment to the research enterprise. The successful candidate must have experience with research leadership and be tenured at the full professor rank in their tenure home unit. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.  Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.

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

Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit their:

• Letter of application, with documentation of experience and qualifications related to this position;
• Curriculum vitae; and
• Names and contact information of three individuals who may serve as references.

Please refer to Requisition # 539358

Dr. Allen F. Wysocki

Chair, Search and Screen Committee

University of Florida

P.O. Box 110270

Gainesville, FL 32611-0270

Phone: (352) 392-1963

Fax: (352) 392-8988

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). 

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.