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Professor and Chair Department of Animal Sciences
Inside Higher Ed, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Professor and Chair, Department of Animal Sciences
Job No:
537393
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department:
60090000 – AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES
Overview The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at the University of Florida invites applications for a full‑time, tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Animal Sciences. The role combines strategic leadership, teaching, research, and extension to advance the department’s mission of providing world‑class education, transformative research, and impactful outreach to the state and global animal agriculture communities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead stakeholder engagement and align the department with its mission and program priorities.
Consult with an advisory board and industry partners to guide program development and impact.
Provide vision, support, and coordination for departmental programs in teaching, research, and extension.
Encourage strategic, interdisciplinary programs that address national priorities in animal agriculture.
Deliver financial leadership and stewardship of the department’s resources, ensuring long‑term sustainability.
Identify and promote external funding opportunities, including public and private sources.
Recruit, retain, and develop faculty, staff, and students, fostering a collegial culture.
Advance undergraduate and graduate education, including recruitment, retention, experiential learning, workforce development, and online offerings.
Oversee statewide teaching, research, and extension programs, including coordination with UF/IFAS Research and Education Centers.
Administer human, fiscal, and physical resources with transparency and accountability, supporting strategic planning and assessment.
Champion shared governance, evaluate faculty and staff performance, and support mentorship.
Represent the department with IFAS, university administrators, and external partners at all levels.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Animal Sciences or a closely related discipline.
A distinguished record of scholarly achievement qualifying the candidate for tenure as a full professor.
Demonstrated administrative leadership and managerial skills in strategic planning, resource management, and team building.
Experience leading multidisciplinary, grant‑funded programs and generating extramural funds.
Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student success, including recruitment and retention.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
Commitment to professional development for self, faculty, and staff.
Alignment with the mission and core values of a Land‑Grant university.
Commitment to UF core values.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within large Land‑Grant systems and coordinating across campus units.
Experience in development/fundraising and cultivating alumni and stakeholder relations.
Salary Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Application Instructions To receive full consideration, submit the following by November 15, 2025:
Cover letter describing interest, qualifications, and vision for the department.
Curriculum vitae, including current position and responsibilities.
Contact information for three references who can speak to the applicant’s qualifications.
Applications are accepted through the UF Careers portal:
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537393
EEO Statement The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. and is conducted in compliance with all relevant laws.
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537393
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department:
60090000 – AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES
Overview The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at the University of Florida invites applications for a full‑time, tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Animal Sciences. The role combines strategic leadership, teaching, research, and extension to advance the department’s mission of providing world‑class education, transformative research, and impactful outreach to the state and global animal agriculture communities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead stakeholder engagement and align the department with its mission and program priorities.
Consult with an advisory board and industry partners to guide program development and impact.
Provide vision, support, and coordination for departmental programs in teaching, research, and extension.
Encourage strategic, interdisciplinary programs that address national priorities in animal agriculture.
Deliver financial leadership and stewardship of the department’s resources, ensuring long‑term sustainability.
Identify and promote external funding opportunities, including public and private sources.
Recruit, retain, and develop faculty, staff, and students, fostering a collegial culture.
Advance undergraduate and graduate education, including recruitment, retention, experiential learning, workforce development, and online offerings.
Oversee statewide teaching, research, and extension programs, including coordination with UF/IFAS Research and Education Centers.
Administer human, fiscal, and physical resources with transparency and accountability, supporting strategic planning and assessment.
Champion shared governance, evaluate faculty and staff performance, and support mentorship.
Represent the department with IFAS, university administrators, and external partners at all levels.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Animal Sciences or a closely related discipline.
A distinguished record of scholarly achievement qualifying the candidate for tenure as a full professor.
Demonstrated administrative leadership and managerial skills in strategic planning, resource management, and team building.
Experience leading multidisciplinary, grant‑funded programs and generating extramural funds.
Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student success, including recruitment and retention.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
Commitment to professional development for self, faculty, and staff.
Alignment with the mission and core values of a Land‑Grant university.
Commitment to UF core values.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within large Land‑Grant systems and coordinating across campus units.
Experience in development/fundraising and cultivating alumni and stakeholder relations.
Salary Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Application Instructions To receive full consideration, submit the following by November 15, 2025:
Cover letter describing interest, qualifications, and vision for the department.
Curriculum vitae, including current position and responsibilities.
Contact information for three references who can speak to the applicant’s qualifications.
Applications are accepted through the UF Careers portal:
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537393
EEO Statement The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. and is conducted in compliance with all relevant laws.
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