Prg Dir & AsoFull Prof

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Program Director & Associate or Full Professor
Job Description:	The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Construction Management at the University of Florida seeks a Director for the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies (SCHS). Established in 1988 by the Florida legislature the mission of the Shimberg Center ( is to promote safe decent and affordable housing and related community development throughout the state. SCHS is a nationally recognized leader in housing policy and data analysis. SCHS provides applied research technical assistance and policy guidance to state agencies local governments housing industry professionals and nonprofit organizations. SCHS is best known for the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse () which has provided comprehensive housing supply and demand data for Floridas cities and counties since 2000. Other areas of interest include: Documenting housing market conditions and affordable housing needs statewide Preserving Floridas affordable rental housing supply Promoting housing stability and wealth-building opportunities for households Supporting resilient housing and effective post-disaster recovery in collaboration with national researchers federal and state agencies and community organizations Connecting housing affordability to workforce economic development land use and transportation planning and policy SCHS also convenes bi-weekly meetings of the Florida Housing Research Group a statewide network of academic researchers and practitioners dedicated to housing policy and practice. Position Overview The University of Florida seeks an accomplished scholar and visionary leader to serve as Director of the Shimberg Center. The Director will guide the SCHS into its next phase of growth leveraging its strong reputation and robust funding base to expand research partnerships and impact. Key responsibilities are as follows: Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the Centers vision and new strategic directions. Policy Expertise: Strengthen the Centers role as a leading voice in housing planning and policy across Florida. Ensure the Center fulfills policy research and data analysis responsibilities outlined in Chapter 420 of the Florida Statutes. Funding & Growth: Expand the Centers research funding base and secure financial sponsorship from public private and philanthropic sources. Program Oversight: Continue and grow initiatives such as the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse post-disaster recovery research technical assistance and academic programs. Partnership Development: Build collaborations with other UF units research institutions agencies residential construction stakeholders and community-based groups. Teaching & Mentorship: Develop and teach courses in the Construction Managements programs residential track. Administration: Oversee SCHS operations personnel and budget.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with education and experience.
Required qualifications	A doctoral degree distinguished record of research and scholarly activities and proven track record of securing external funding.
Preferred:	The position will be filled at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Rinker School of Construction Management tenure upon hire negotiable based upon experience. Applicants must demonstrate academic credentials and experience appropriate to the academic rank and ability to assume leadership in research teaching and service aligned with the SCHS mission. A doctoral degree distinguished record of research and scholarly activities and proven track record of securing external funding are required. Familiarity with state and national housing programs and policies and knowledge in the use of housing and demographic data in policy research are essential. Successful administrative experience in a university or similar research environment is essential.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae a letter of introduction and interest a description of the applicants research area(s) of interest and the names addresses and telephone numbers of five professional references. If relevant you may submit selected material from your portfolio including publications plans reports or design work depending on experience up to 15 Mb. At a later date candidates advancing in the selection process may be asked to provide additional material. The search committee will review applications on a rolling basis starting in February 2026. For full consideration please submit materials by January 10 2026. University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. UF is a public institution and subject to Floridas Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair Distinguished Professor R. Raymond Issa at Further information is available at http:// . This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Classification Title:Program Director & Associate or Full ProfessorJob Description:The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Construction Management at the University of Florida seeks a Director for the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies (SCHS).Established in 1988 by the Florida legislature the mission of the...

Classification Title:	Program Director & Associate or Full Professor
Job Description:	The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Construction Management at the University of Florida seeks a Director for the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies (SCHS). Established in 1988 by the Florida legislature the mission of the Shimberg Center ( is to promote safe decent and affordable housing and related community development throughout the state. SCHS is a nationally recognized leader in housing policy and data analysis. SCHS provides applied research technical assistance and policy guidance to state agencies local governments housing industry professionals and nonprofit organizations. SCHS is best known for the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse () which has provided comprehensive housing supply and demand data for Floridas cities and counties since 2000. Other areas of interest include: Documenting housing market conditions and affordable housing needs statewide Preserving Floridas affordable rental housing supply Promoting housing stability and wealth-building opportunities for households Supporting resilient housing and effective post-disaster recovery in collaboration with national researchers federal and state agencies and community organizations Connecting housing affordability to workforce economic development land use and transportation planning and policy SCHS also convenes bi-weekly meetings of the Florida Housing Research Group a statewide network of academic researchers and practitioners dedicated to housing policy and practice. Position Overview The University of Florida seeks an accomplished scholar and visionary leader to serve as Director of the Shimberg Center. The Director will guide the SCHS into its next phase of growth leveraging its strong reputation and robust funding base to expand research partnerships and impact. Key responsibilities are as follows: Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the Centers vision and new strategic directions. Policy Expertise: Strengthen the Centers role as a leading voice in housing planning and policy across Florida. Ensure the Center fulfills policy research and data analysis responsibilities outlined in Chapter 420 of the Florida Statutes. Funding & Growth: Expand the Centers research funding base and secure financial sponsorship from public private and philanthropic sources. Program Oversight: Continue and grow initiatives such as the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse post-disaster recovery research technical assistance and academic programs. Partnership Development: Build collaborations with other UF units research institutions agencies residential construction stakeholders and community-based groups. Teaching & Mentorship: Develop and teach courses in the Construction Managements programs residential track. Administration: Oversee SCHS operations personnel and budget.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with education and experience.
Required qualifications	A doctoral degree distinguished record of research and scholarly activities and proven track record of securing external funding.
Preferred:	The position will be filled at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Rinker School of Construction Management tenure upon hire negotiable based upon experience. Applicants must demonstrate academic credentials and experience appropriate to the academic rank and ability to assume leadership in research teaching and service aligned with the SCHS mission. A doctoral degree distinguished record of research and scholarly activities and proven track record of securing external funding are required. Familiarity with state and national housing programs and policies and knowledge in the use of housing and demographic data in policy research are essential. Successful administrative experience in a university or similar research environment is essential.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae a letter of introduction and interest a description of the applicants research area(s) of interest and the names addresses and telephone numbers of five professional references. If relevant you may submit selected material from your portfolio including publications plans reports or design work depending on experience up to 15 Mb. At a later date candidates advancing in the selection process may be asked to provide additional material. The search committee will review applications on a rolling basis starting in February 2026. For full consideration please submit materials by January 10 2026. University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. UF is a public institution and subject to Floridas Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair Distinguished Professor R. Raymond Issa at Further information is available at http:// . This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No