Director, School of Landscape Architecture and Planning and Chair, Department of Landscape ArchitectureJob no: 541531
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Executive/Director/Management
Department:15040000 - DCP-LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Classification Title:
SCH DIR & PROF
Classification Minimum Requirements:
- Terminal degree in landscape architecture or some combination of professional qualification in landscape architecture (BLA, licensure, etc.) and terminal degree in a related field. Examples of relevant degrees may include Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Design (DDes), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA).
- Distinguished record in teaching, research or creative scholarship, and service sufficient to merit tenure upon hire at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
- Administrative experience including management of budgets, personnel and curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
- Demonstrated record of:
- advancing the knowledge of landscape architecture and its evolving role in society and effectively communicating its value within government, industry, and academic sectors;
- commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, engagement with students and promotion of student success;
- commitment to faculty development and mentoring; and
- commitment to collaborative working across disciplines.
Job Description:
The University of Florida seeks a visionary leader and educator to serve as Director of the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning (SLA&P) and Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture.
This twelve-month appointment is eligible for tenure-upon-hire and is available starting July 1st, 2027.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in landscape architecture or some combination of professional qualification in landscape architecture (BLA, licensure, etc.) and terminal degree in a related field. Examples of relevant degrees may include Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Design (DDes), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA).
- Distinguished record in teaching, research or creative scholarship, and service sufficient to merit tenure upon hire at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
- Administrative experience including management of budgets, personnel and curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
- Demonstrated record of:
- advancing the knowledge of landscape architecture and its evolving role in society and effectively communicating its value within government, industry, and academic sectors;
- commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, engagement with students and promotion of student success;
- commitment to faculty development and mentoring; and
- commitment to collaborative working across disciplines.
Preferred:
- Ph.D. or licensure in landscape architecture or a related field
- Evidence of collaborative leadership
- Experience with professional program accreditation at undergraduate or graduate levels
- Experience establishing and implementing a strategic plan with clear goals and outcomes
- Experience working with intercollegiate, interdisciplinary, and international partnerships
- Experience recruiting, mentoring, and retaining outstanding faculty and staff
- Experience with student recruitment and retention
- Experience in fundraising and cultivating donor relationships
- Experience working with advisory boards and maintaining relationships with alumni
- Experience with extramural funding for research or creative scholarship
- Experience leading and/or actively participating in the field's professional and academic organizations
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required Submissions:- Letter of interest that details how the applicant's experience meets the required and desired qualifications for this position;
- Curriculum vitae, including relevant administrative experience;
- Names and contact information for three (3) references. References will not be contacted until after consulting with candidates.
Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu.
The job number is 541531. Applications will be reviewed beginning
October 25, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.
Inquiries: Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Ravi Srinivasan, Search Committee Chair (
[email protected]).
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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