Director, School of Landscape Architecture and Planning and Chair

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for Director, School of Landscape Architecture and Planning and Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at the main campus in Gainesville. The appointment carries responsibilities for academic leadership, budgeting, faculty development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

This twelve-month tenure-eligible appointment can begin July 1, 2027, and seeks a visionary scholar-practitioner with a record in teaching, research, service, and

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in landscape architecture or related field.
• Distinguished record in teaching, research or scholarship, and service sufficient to merit tenure.
• Administrative experience including budgets, personnel and curriculum management.

Responsibilities

• Lead SLA&P and Department of Landscape Architecture with strategic direction.
• Oversee budgets, personnel and curriculum.
• Advance teaching, research and service with tenure-readiness.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and campuses.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Faculty development

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Fundraising

Student mentorship

Public engagement

Accreditation experience

Education

Terminal degree in landscape architecture or related field

Professional licensure (BLA, etc.)

PhD / DDes / MLA

Job description

Director, School of Landscape Architecture and Planning and Chair, Department of Landscape Architecture

Job No: 541531

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Executive/Director/Management

Department: 15040000 - DCP-LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Job Description

Classification Title: SCH DIR & PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements

• Terminal degree in landscape architecture or some combination of professional qualification in landscape architecture (BLA, licensure, etc.) and terminal degree in a related field. Examples of relevant degrees may include Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Design (DDes), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA).
• Distinguished record in teaching, research or creative scholarship, and service sufficient to merit tenure upon hire at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Administrative experience including management of budgets, personnel and curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate levels.

Demonstrated record of:

• advancing the knowledge of landscape architecture and its evolving role in society and effectively communicating its value within government, industry, and academic sectors;
• commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, engagement with students and promotion of student success;
• commitment to faculty development and mentoring;
• commitment to collaborative working across disciplines.

The University of Florida seeks a visionary leader and educator to serve as Director of the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning (SLA&P) and Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture.

Our mission is to prepare future practitioners and scholars committed to advancing the efficacy, impact, and knowledge of landscape architecture and planning, to engage in research and scholarship that enhances the understanding and practice of the professions while addressing societal challenges, and to provide service to the communities of our state, region and abroad.

We invite applications from candidates who align with our mission, are passionate about collaboratively leading students and faculty, are committed to research and creative scholarship, and who operate with the highest levels of ethical standards and integrity.

This twelve-month appointment is eligible for tenure-upon-hire and is available starting July 1st, 2027.

Expected Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in landscape architecture or some combination of professional qualification in landscape architecture (BLA, licensure, etc.) and terminal degree in a related field. Examples of relevant degrees may include Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Design (DDes), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA).
• Distinguished record in teaching, research or creative scholarship, and service sufficient to merit tenure upon hire at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Administrative experience including management of budgets, personnel and curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
• advancing the knowledge of landscape architecture and its evolving role in society and effectively communicating its value within government, industry, and academic sectors;
• commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, engagement with students and promotion of student success;
• commitment to faculty development and mentoring;
• commitment to collaborative working across disciplines.

Preferred

• Ph.D. or licensure in landscape architecture or a related field
• Evidence of collaborative leadership
• Experience with professional program accreditation at undergraduate or graduate levels
• Experience establishing and implementing a strategic plan with clear goals and outcomes
• Experience working with intercollegiate, interdisciplinary, and international partnerships
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and retaining outstanding faculty and staff
• Experience with student recruitment and retention
• Experience in fundraising and cultivating donor relationships
• Experience working with advisory boards and maintaining relationships with alumni
• Experience with extramural funding for research or creative scholarship
• Experience leading and/or actively participating in the field's professional and academic organizations

The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.