Open Rank Professor, Higher Education Administration and Policy

Job Description:

The University of Florida seeks applications for an open-rank (Assistant/Associate/full) professor position in Higher Education Administration and Policy. The UF Higher Education Administration and Policy program sits in one of the top 5 public colleges of education for graduate studies and was instrumental in creating Florida’s community college system. We have a rich history of research and scholarship in higher education leadership, policy, and practice. We seek established candidates with scholarly interests focused on higher education administration and policy. Regardless of area of study, we seek a colleague who can advance knowledge in the field of higher education and enhance the research, teaching, and service of the Higher Education Administration and Policy program. We encourage scholars with strong methodological training, an established track record of external funding, and interest in building on our strong legacy of research-practice partnerships to apply for this position.

The successful applicant for this tenure-track/tenured open-rank professor position is expected to maintain a clear, systematic line of research; seek external research funding; publish in scholarly journals; present research findings at meetings of professional associations; contribute to advising and teaching, especially recruiting and mentoring doctoral students. The faculty member will also engage in service to the program, school, college, university, and profession. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in collaborative projects with our extensive alumni network or leadership through the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Florida—an interdisciplinary research center housed within the College of Education. Teaching, research, and service expectations are commensurate with academic rank.

This 9-month tenure-track/tenured faculty appointment will begin in August 6 and include the possibility of

summer employment. Salary is negotiable, highly competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly activities commensurate with the expectations of a tenure-track faculty member at a top- public research institution and member of the AAU
• Publish in significant, high-impact refereed scholarly journals
• Vigorously pursue and secure external funding
• Teach (face-to-face, blended, and/or online) courses
• Advise, engage, and mentor graduate students in teaching, research, and outreach activities
• Participate in program development
• Provide service to the program, school, college, university, and the profession

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Education at the University of Florida, founded in 6, has consistently been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation in Online Graduate Education for the last nine years, No. 2 nationally for undergraduate education and 6th nationally among public and private education schools (U.S. News & World Report). Three of the College's academic programs occupy top- spots in the U.S. News rankings: Counselor Education (1st), Special Education (4th), and Elementary Education (th). Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and public scholarship—often conducted in partnership with other UF colleges, school districts and communities across the state and nation—are yielding powerful learning systems and models that are helping to transform education in today’s changing world, starting with our youngest learners. Faculty researchers last year garnered more than $.3 million in external awards supporting studies and projects addressing education’s most critical issues. With both on campus and online options, the college offers bachelor’s and advanced degree programs and concentration areas, within nine academic specialties. To sustain the college's innovative edge, heightened emphasis on emerging technologies, student experience and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrow's leaders in all education disciplines. The College's educator preparation programs have been continuously nationally accredited since 4. Follow us: @UF_COE (X), @uf_coe (Instagram), @university-of-florida-college-of-education (LinkedIn), and @UF.COE (Facebook)

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Florida, founded in 3, is a public land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant research university and one of the most academically diverse universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks UF 7th among public universities. National rankings such as 1st by the Wall Street Journal and 4th by Forbes in their respective lists of Public Universities are a result of UF’s commitment to provide the highest quality education at the best value. UF is home to colleges and more than research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes, and boasts more than 6, faculty members, , students and , living alumni. Faculty scholars last year generated more than $1. billion in research awards. UF recently launched a $ million AI partnership with NVIDIA, taking the first step toward ensuring equitable access to bringing AI to students and faculty from across campus and the state. The Florida Legislature designated UF as a “preeminent'' state university in 3.

ABOUT THE AREA: UF is situated in Gainesville in North Central Florida, a vibrant college town that blends big-city cultural and athletic offerings with small-town friendliness and charm, along with excellent schools. Gainesville, located about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, is often recognized as one of America’s best college towns and is easily accessible to three major metropolitan areas (Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa). The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Gainesville as a “Tree City USA” every year since 2. USA Today ranked Gainesville as the number one place to move in the Sunshine State. Add the allure of Florida’s famous sunshine, tropical breezes, and abundant wilderness, springs, rivers and seashores nearby, and it is little wonder that top-caliber faculty and students find our College and University to be the perfect balance of premier academics and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Expected Salary:

Salary is negotiable, highly competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Higher Education, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous scholarship in the field of Higher Education via publications in top journals and presentations at national conferences (commensurate with experience).
• Demonstrated ability to teach graduate courses in Higher Education and serve on dissertation committees (commensurate with experience).
• A strong track record or demonstrated potential of external funding.

Preferred:

• Evidence of commitment to collaborate with students and other faculty members
• Ability to mentor doctoral students and early-career faculty
• Ability to contribute to recruitment efforts and the national visibility of the Higher Education Administration and Policy program
• Experience collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders (e.g. research-practice partnerships, alumni engagement, etc.)