[ES_JOBS_NET] Department chair position available in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences at University of Florida

[Maltais-Landry,Gabriel]

Title: Professor and Chair

Location: Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Deadline: For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials by 14 March, 2025at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/534505/professor-and-chair-soil-water-and-ecosystem-sciences-department-swesd. The position will open until a viable applicant pool is determined.


 Duties and Responsibilities: The chair of the department provides: (1) vision, support and coordination in planning, developing and implementing departmental programs in teaching, research, and extension in accord with the Land Grant Mission; (2) leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growth and professional development of faculty, staff, and students; (3) administration of the department’s human and financial resources; and (4) facilitation of external funding opportunities. The chair administers state, national, and international programs of the department. The chair fosters shared governance, as outlined in the department by laws, evaluates faculty and staff performance, and encourages the proactive development of strategic programs. The chair represents departmental and faculty interests with administrators, other departments, and units, and outside agencies, individuals and groups in natural resources, industry, and communities. The chair collaborates with the Senior Vice President, Deans, Associate and Assistant Deans, other IFAS Chairs and Research and Education Center Directors, and other administrators in providing leadership for delivering integrated programs to meet the needs of students, Florida Agriculture, Citizens of the state of Florida, extension clientele, research sponsors, and other stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications:

• The Chair must have an earned Doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Soil and Water Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.

• A record of outstanding scholarly achievement and professional activities related to teaching, research, extension, and/or industry that will qualify the individual to be a tenured full professor in the Department

• Evidence of ability to direct an academic department engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities at a major Land-grant university with faculty located throughout the state

• Demonstrated ability to direct interdisciplinary, grant funded fundamental science and applied research

• Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary programs

• Effective administrative leadership and managerial skills in: defining organizational objectives; developing strategic approaches to planning; managing human, fiscal, and physical resources; motivating people and developing effective teams; pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities; generating and managing grant funds in support of teaching, research, and extension; facilitating mentoring and retention of new faculty; securing private funds; and attending to details.

• Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and retention for all academic programs in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences.

• Demonstrated ability to interact well with students, faculty, staff, administrators within the university, and external stakeholders at the state, federal, and international levels

• Effective leadership in outreach to industry and engagement with diverse clientele groups

• Commitment to shared governance and fostering strong collaborations among state faculty located on the main campus and at the IFAS Research and Education Centers

• Commitment to continued professional development for self, and faculty and staff

• Commitment to international programs

• Strong support and understanding of the mission of a Land Grant university

Background Information: The mission of the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department is to provide scientific leadership in research, graduate and undergraduate education, and extension/outreach for soil, water, and environmental sciences. By discovering new scientific knowledge and imparting that knowledge to fellow scientists, students, and citizens, the Department shall assist in the resolution of land and water resource issues related to agriculture and natural resources and environment in Florida, the nation, and the world. The SWESD has established itself as a leader in teaching, research, and extension/outreach programs in management and restoration of these resources. The SWESD faculty are located both in Gainesville and at 10 IFAS Research and Education Centers (REC) located throughout Florida. Currently, the SWESD has 40 tenured/tenure-track faculty positions (19 at RECs and 21 in Gainesville) and 9 non-tenure track faculty in Gainesville. Details about the SWESD teaching, research, and extension programs can be found at: http://soils.ifas.ufl.edu<http://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/>.

Employment Conditions: This position is available Spring 2025 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available.

Applications: Individuals wishing to apply must go online to https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/534505/professor-and-chair-soil-water-and-ecosystem-sciences-department-swesd and submit:

a.        Application

b.        Cover letter stating applicant’s interest in the position, qualifications relative to the credentials listed above, previous professional responsibilities and achievements, administrative and management philosophy, and how these relate to the chairs’ position. The letter should include the applicant’s general strategy for leadership, vision and growth strategy for the department’s research, teaching, and extension mission.

c.        Complete vita (which includes statement of current position and responsibilities)

d.        Names and contact information of three individuals who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications for this position

Contact Information and Nomination Submission
Please refer to Position 00041889 and forward all nominations to:
Dr. John Arthington
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Department of Animal Sciences
P.O. Box 110910
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: (941) 661-8034
Email: jarth at ufl.edu<mailto:jarth at ufl.edu>
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