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Open Rank Professor, Higher Education Administration and Policy
Job no: 537438
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department:18070000 - ED-SHDOSE-SCHL OF HUM DEV&ORG
Classification Title:
AST/ASO/FULL PROF
Classification Minimum Requirements:
AST PROF: Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.
ASO PROF: Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree relevant to their field. They are expected to have produced creative work, professional writing, or research and successful teaching or professional experience. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant professor level.
FULL PROF: Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.
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 2026 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-10 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 1906, 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-20 spots in the U.S. News rankings: Counselor Education (1st), Special Education (4th), and Elementary Education (14th). 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 $150.3 million in external awards supporting studies and projects addressing education's most critical issues. With both on campus and online options, the college offers 29 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 1954. 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 1853, 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 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes, and boasts more than 6,600 faculty members, 60,000 students and 405,000 living alumni. Faculty scholars last year generated more than $1.26 billion in research awards. UF recently launched a $70 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 2013.
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 1982. 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.)

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicant should upload all materials to the University of Florida's employment website https://jobs.ufl.edu. If technical assistance is needed, please contact Human resources at (352) 392-2477. Complete applications include: (1) a letter of application addressing required and desired qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae or résumé, (3) contact information for three references, who after further review will be asked to send a letter of recommendation through the online application system.
Applicants should reference requisition 537438, position number 00042740. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Lindsay Byron and Dr. F. Chris Curran, Search Committee Co-Chairs (lblynch@coe.ufl.edu; chriscurran@coe.ufl.edu). Review of candidates will begin on November 19th and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be submitted by November 19th. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and hiring authority.
The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida's "Government in the Sunshine" and Public Records laws. Search Committee meetings and interviews are open to the public and all applications, resumes, and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credentialing Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 09 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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