Director, Center for Latin American Studies

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Director for its Center for Latin American Studies. The Director will lead the Center strategically and academically, overseeing faculty and program development, securing external funding, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the Center's status as a leading institution in Latin American studies.

Highlights

Provide visionary leadership aligning the Center’s mission with university strategic priorities.
Oversee faculty recruitment, teaching assignments, tenure and promotion, and career development.
Manage academic programs, personnel, and financial resources.
Lead grant writing and fundraising efforts, including U.S. Department of Education Title VI grants.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across university units and external communities.
Contribute to research, teaching, and mentoring in Latin American Studies.
Requirement of an earned Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and appointment meriting Full Professor rank.
Experience in higher education administration, leadership, and successful grant writing preferred.
Fluency in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese is favored.
Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.