Religion Chair & Professor — Strategic Leadership & Growth

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Department of Religion invites applications for a 1.0 FTE, 9-month, tenure-track Chair and Associate/Full Professor. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee academic programs, manage budgets and personnel, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration and external engagement.

We seek a senior scholar with proven administrative experience, a strong publication record, and the ability to advance the department's research, teaching, and service

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Religion or related field.
• Proven administrative and leadership experience.
• Strong scholarly publication record.
• Qualifications commensurate with appointment as a tenured faculty member.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the department.
• Oversee undergraduate and graduate academic programs.
• Manage budgets, personnel, and departmental operations.
• Cultivate fundraising and external engagement opportunities.
• Support faculty development, recruitment, and retention.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Scholarly publication

Strategic leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Religion or related field

Job description

The University of Florida's Department of Religion invites applications for a 1.0 FTE, 9-month, tenure-track Chair and Associate/Full Professor. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee academic programs, manage budgets and personnel, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration and external engagement.

We seek a senior scholar with proven administrative experience, a strong publication record, and the ability to advance the department's research, teaching, and service