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About the Opportunity
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.
About the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the foundational college for undergraduate education at the University of Florida, offering a broad education that prepares young people to be problem solvers, informed citizens, and lifelong learners. CLAS is UF’s largest college, with 12,800 students, more than 750 teaching faculty, a budget exceeding $200 million, and a sponsored research portfolio of around $40 million a year. It is also the most heterogeneous: the College’s twenty-two disciplinary departments and over forty centers, labs, and institutes catalyze research across disciplinary intersections both within the College and across the UF campus. The undergraduate population is home to the largest number of first-generation and Pell-eligible students.
CLAS has an advancement team of 16 full-time professionals, including eight frontline fundraisers. In addition to fundraising and donor relations responsibilities, the Advancement team manages the College’s 11 advisory boards, including the Dean’s Leadership Council and 10 department/center boards. More than 125 volunteers are engaged with these boards and support the College in various ways.
About the University of Florida
UF, the state’s flagship institution, is a top-ranked public research university located in Gainesville. With 16 colleges, a major academic health center, and championship-winning athletics, UF is a leader in education, research, and innovation. Its 2,000-acre campus integrates historic charm with state-of-the-art facilities and preserved natural spaces, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Ranked 7th among U.S. public universities in the 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, UF continues to drive advancements across multiple fields.
With over 62,000 students, 33,000 employees, and a $10 billion annual budget, UF is among the largest and most well-funded universities in the nation. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), UF boasts 6,600+ faculty, including National Academy members and award-winning scholars. In 2025, UF research expenditure surpassed $1.3 billion, demonstrating a strong commitment to discovery and technological advancement. The university leads in artificial intelligence education, incorporating AI into 230+ courses taught by 350 faculty, supported by HiPerGator, the most powerful university-owned supercomputer in the U.S.
UF’s strength lies in its comprehensive academic offerings, robust state support, and forward-thinking vision. With continuous growth and transformation, UF is dedicated to its mission “to be a premier university that the state, nation, and world look to for leadership.” For more information, visit www.ufl.edu.
Total Rewards
As one of the nation’s top public research universities, The University of Florida is dedicated to elevating benefits offerings that support the wellbeing of faculty and staff and to be responsive to a range of individual and family needs.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a generous benefits package that includes insurance such as health, life, and dental as well as vacation, sick leave and personal days.
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