"Department Chair of Health Sciences and Associate/Full Professor"

Job Details

Florida Gulf Coast University’s (FGCU) Marieb College of Health & Human Services (MCHHS) invites nominations, inquiries, and applications for the next Department Chair of Health Sciences. This unit includes the following programs: BS in Health Sciences, Health Administration, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, and MS degrees in Health Sciences and Physician Assistant Program. Reporting directly to the Dean of MCHHS and serving as a member of the MCHHS Administrative Team, the Department Chair will provide effective leadership and direction in implementing the vision, mission, strategic plan, and core values of the college of the department in coordination with the program directors, faculty and staff.

The Department Chair of Health Sciences will join MCHHS at an exciting time in the college’s history. Architectural planning has already commenced for a new academic building that will foster the college's projected growth. Additionally, there is a renewed focus on interprofessional education and utilizing emerging technology. The ideal candidate for this role will be deeply committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment. This individual must be forward-looking and possess strong strategic thinking capabilities, with a proven ability to navigate complex issues. They will proactively cultivate an environment that encourages and sustains innovation in the Department and collaboration with other parts of the MCHHS and FGCU.

The ideal candidate for this position will have an earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution/program in Health Sciences, Health Services Administration, Health Services Research, Health Education, or related field (such as: Public Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Education Leadership, other closely related degree program) from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation; attained the rank of Associate or Full professor or demonstrated a record of comparable professional experience and credentials before appointment that merit appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor; demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical and academic standards; strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills; experience as a faculty member at the college or university level; evidence of leadership in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation; experience with institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements and regulatory standards; evidence of established scholarship leading to research professional presentations and publications; evidence of a supervisory role such as a program coordinator/director, department chair, or other relevant academic leadership role; current unrestricted license in related discipline in the state of Florida or, eligible for licensure; evidence of a commitment to interprofessional education (IPE); five or more years of relevant clinical experience, if applicable. To view the full position description, click here.

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Florida Gulf Coast University with this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Itza Walters and/or Andriel Dees from Greenwood Asher & Associates. Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy

Please submit applications here: FGCUHealth@greenwoodsearch.com

Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.