Chair and Professor or Associate Professor

Position

Chair of Environmental and Global Health and Tenure/Tenure‑Track Professor or Associate Professor at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions.

• Promote department‑wide excellence in education, scholarship, research, and service.
• Recruit, develop, and retain outstanding faculty and staff.
• Deploy resources and facilitate a positive culture.
• Provide strategic oversight and collaborative leadership across core departmental functions—academic programs, research support, and administrative operations.
• Ensure accreditation and funding continuity, foster innovation and growth.
• Work with college leadership to identify and implement strategic initiatives and partnerships.

• Required:
  
  Doctoral degree or equivalent in an appropriate area of specialization from an accredited institution.
• Preferred:
  Distinguished record of scholarly achievement, extramural funding, teaching, mentoring, and leadership consistent with the rank of associate professor or professor.
• Ideal:
  Current or emerging leader in a discipline aligned with the department’s focus; track record of building synergistic teams; relevant administrative or management experience; strong commitment to fostering collaborations within and outside the institution; demonstrated excellence in research and training.

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

University of Florida offers an exceptional benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; tuition assistance; and is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Submit an application that includes a current curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter detailing leadership experience and philosophy, teaching, research, and career interests, and contact information for three references.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant pool has been established.

Applicants with no official transcript must provide an official transcript upon hire. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

For accommodations to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Florida’s Sunshine Law applies.

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For questions, please contact Dr. Stephen Kimmel (skimmel), Search Committee Chair.

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.