Executive Director & Chair, Landscape Architecture & Planning

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

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