Economics Department Chair — Associate/Professor

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor – Chair of Department of Economics at the Main Campus in Gainesville. This nine-month, tenure-accruing appointment offers leadership of a growing department with a strong emphasis on research excellence and graduate education.

The chair will guide academic programs, oversee budget and hiring, and advocate for strategic faculty growth while maintaining a commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field.
• Distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service that qualifies the candidate for appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Economics.
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Department of Economics.
• Advance research excellence and strengthen the department's external reputation.
• Oversee budget, hiring, faculty evaluation, and academic programs.
• Teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels and mentor faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative experience

Strategic planning

Team building

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

Job description

The University of Florida invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor – Chair of Department of Economics at the Main Campus in Gainesville. This nine-month, tenure-accruing appointment offers leadership of a growing department with a strong emphasis on research excellence and graduate education.

The chair will guide academic programs, oversee budget and hiring, and advocate for strategic faculty growth while maintaining a commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and