Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Job no: 541097
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Executive/Director/Management
Department:16010000 - LS-DEANS OFFICE

Classification Title:
DEAN & PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements:
An earned doctorate, a distinguished record of academic, teaching, and research achievements worthy of appointment as professor with tenure in an academic department in the College, and an excellent record of academic leadership and administrative experience.

Job Description:
About the Opportunity

The Dean reports to the Provost and serves as the chief academic officer of the College, providing leadership, support, and advocacy for all academic departments and multi-disciplinary programs, their faculty and staff, and budgets. The Dean serves as the principal administrator for planning and leading CLAS, encouraging curricular and pedagogical innovation.

The Dean of the College is assisted by a team of Associate Deans whose multifaceted portfolios include Undergraduate Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Research, and Facilities and Infrastructure. CLAS is also supported by the offices of Advancement, Communications, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Research.

Total Rewards

As one of the nation's top public research universities, The University of Florida is dedicated to elevating benefits offerings that support the wellbeing of faculty and staff and to be responsive to a range of individual and family needs.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a generous benefits package that includes insurance such as health, life, and dental as well as vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Explore UF Benefits.

Expected Salary:
Commensurate based on experience and education.

Required Qualifications:
An earned doctorate, a distinguished record of academic, teaching, and research achievements worthy of appointment as professor with tenure in an academic department in the College, and an excellent record of academic leadership and administrative experience.

Preferred:
The successful candidate must be an outstanding leader and fierce advocate of the College who possesses a clear commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education and research. The ideal candidate will possess a visionary approach to fundraising, a commitment to advancing research while maintaining teaching excellence, and a dedication to investing in the development and well-being of faculty, staff, and students.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit electronic applications directly to Parker Executive Search Website: https://www.parkersearch.com/opportunities/dean-college-of-liberal-arts-and-sciences-uf

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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