Economics Department Chair: Visionary Leader & Scholar

CHEManager International; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for the position of Department Chair in Economics. The successful candidate will lead a 22-member Department of Economics, guiding academic, administrative, and financial operations on the Gainesville campus and advancing the department’s research profile.

The appointment is tenure-accruing at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with a three- to five-year term and potential for reappointment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Department of Economics' academic, administrative, and financial operations.
• Demonstrate a vision for advancing research excellence and national/international reputation of the department.
• Oversee budget, hiring, and faculty evaluation with a focus on strategic growth and quality.
• Foster research productivity and mentor early-career faculty to strengthen graduate and undergraduate programs.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative experience

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

Job description

The University of Florida invites applications for the position of Department Chair in Economics. The successful candidate will lead a 22-member Department of Economics, guiding academic, administrative, and financial operations on the Gainesville campus and advancing the department’s research profile.

The appointment is tenure-accruing at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with a three- to five-year term and potential for reappointment.