Chair, Department of Physics

Classification Title:

Chair, Department of Physics

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Active University of Florida faculty appointment at the time of application.

Job Description:

The Chair serves as the department’s chief administrative officer and provides leadership and oversight for the department’s academic, research, and administrative operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic leadership for departmental priorities in research, instruction, and service
• Supporting faculty and staff success through effective supervision, performance management, and professional development
• Coordinating academic programming, including curriculum planning, course scheduling, catalog content, and teaching assignments
• Leading faculty and staff recruitment efforts and overseeing search processes in alignment with college and university procedures
• Managing departmental finances, including budget development, monitoring, and stewardship of expenditures and resources
• Coordinating evaluation processes and supporting merit and recognition efforts as appropriate
• Serving as a liaison to CLAS leadership and representing the department with campus and external partners
• Strengthening engagement with students and stakeholders and supporting continuous improvement through assessment, reporting, and data-informed decision-making

Eligibility: This posting is limited to current UF faculty, and the selected candidate must hold an active UF faculty appointment at the time of application

Expected Salary:

This leadership role is compensated through an administrative supplement provided in addition to the selected candidate’s regular faculty salary.

UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave (as applicable), and retirement options. Learn more here.

Required Qualifications:

Current University of Florida faculty appointment.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated leadership in civic engagement, public service, community partnerships, and/or student engagement initiatives.
• Experience leading strategic planning, assessment, and/or program evaluation.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience representing an academic unit with campus and external partners.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, administrative, or program settings with responsibility for planning and execution of complex initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic, administrative, or program settings with responsibility for planning and execution of complex initiatives

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This posting is limited to current University of Florida faculty. To be considered, please upload:

1. Statement of interest addressing qualifications and leadership approach for the Department Chair role
2. Current curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Names and contact information for three professional references

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This posting is limited to current UF faculty only.

Health Assessment Required:No