Endowed Chair and AZCEECS Director

Position Summary


The University of Florida’s College of Education invites applications for the David Lawrence Jr. Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Studies, a 12-month tenure-track associate or full professor appointment. The Endowed Chair will also hold an administrative appointment as the Director of the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies. These roles recognize an eminent scholar with a national or international reputation for research, policy leadership, and transformative initiatives in early childhood studies. The Director and Chair will provide visionary leadership to advance interdisciplinary research, policy, and practice that supports optimal outcomes for young children and their families.

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Position Information


Expected Hire Date: June 2025
Job No: TBD

Work Type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville)
Categories: Executive/Director/Management, Early Childhood Education
Department: College of Education
Classification Title: Endowed Chair & Center Director
Position Type: Administrative Faculty, Tenured, 12 month, Full-time

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Dr. Erica McCray
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