Inside Higher Ed · 4 weeks ago
Endowed Chair and Executive Director, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Florida is seeking applications for the David Lawrence Jr. Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Studies, which includes an administrative role as the Executive Director of the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies. This position requires a distinguished scholar to provide leadership in research, policy, and practice to support the development and well-being of young children and their families.
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Responsibilities
Provide vision and leadership as the Director for the Anita Zucker Center and Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Studies, advancing transdisciplinary research and policy initiatives in early childhood
Conduct high-quality, impactful research in early childhood studies and maintain a strong record of scholarly publications
Play a prominent role in national and international discussions on early childhood policy, advocating for optimal outcomes for all young children, their families, and the practitioners that support them
Strengthen partnerships with UF entities, national organizations, and early childhood researchers and practitioners to bridge research, policy, and practice
Secure a broad array of external funding (e.g., grants, contracts, gifts) and partnerships to support the Center's initiatives. Expand the Center's impact by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, building capacity, and ensuring the sustainability of its initiatives
Mentor faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates contributing to programmatic and faculty development
Qualification
Required
A doctorate in an appropriate field related to early childhood studies or education, child development, or a related discipline
A distinguished record of research and scholarship in early childhood studies and/or child development
Tenure eligible as an (advanced) associate or full professor
National or international recognition for leadership and impact in child development, early childhood studies or education
Proven success in securing and administering external funding from various sources (e.g., federal, state, foundation)
Experience mentoring doctoral students, postdoctoral associates, and faculty colleagues
A commitment to transdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in higher education administration, policy formulation and advocacy for child development or early childhood studies
Experience leading a research center with affiliated faculty and staff
Experience developing and implementing large-scale research or policy initiatives
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with academic, government, and nonprofit organizations
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