Associate Dean for Academic Programs - College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS)

Internal search – open to current permanent UF faculty only.

About the role

The Associate Deans for Academic Programs report to the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). The Associate Deans provide college-wide leadership for the undergraduate and graduate academic programs in CALS. The Associate Deans work with administrators, faculty, staff, and students for continued development, improvement, and coordination of academic programs. Academic programs originate from 13 departments and two schools. The Associate Deans are members of the faculty in IFAS.

The current announcement is for an Associate Dean to provide college-wide and campus leadership on matters related primarily to online and distance education, teaching and professional development, and undergraduate support and special programs.

Responsibilities

• Support off-campus undergraduate programs, UF Online programs, and self-funded certificates and degrees.
• Liaise with the UF International Center and the IFAS Global Food Systems Institute to support international activities and programs such as CALS study abroad, international exchange program development and support, and federal compliance support for international students.
• Support faculty professional development (e.g., CALS Teacher’s College, CALS Teaching Resource Center, Roche Teaching Scholars, CALS Teaching Enhancement Symposium, and coordination of teaching and advising award nominations and submissions).
• Provide support for undergraduate research through coordination of the University Scholars Program, the CALS Honors Scholars Certificate Program, and the IFAS Research Internships.
• Collaborate with program leaders at UF/IFAS Institutes, Centers, and programs on issues related to CALS mission and goals, including the development of strategic teaching initiatives that build upon institutional strengths.
• Support professional development of faculty at all career stages, including preparing evaluative letters for promotion and tenure, third-year progress assessment, and post-tenure review dossiers of statewide faculty.
• Represent the Dean for CALS at UF, UF/IFAS, and external functions as requested.
• Engage in all three mission areas – Research, Teaching, and Extension – in accordance with the UF/IFAS land-grant mission.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agriculture, food, natural resources, life sciences, or a closely related discipline.
• Qualified for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor in one of the departments in CALS based upon an exemplary record of innovative approaches to teaching, research, and/or extension.
• Significant experience in instruction and advising.
• Recognition within their own field of specialization.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication and the ability to work with administrators, faculty, and students.
• Commitment to UF core values and demonstrated strong support and understanding of the mission of a land-grant university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of administrative leadership and managerial skills.
• Experience in course and curriculum development.

Position available February 1, 2027.