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Florida Gulf Coast University

Department Chair of Health Sciences and Associate/Full Professor

Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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Department Chair of Health Sciences and Associate/Full Professor 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 and the department in coordination with the program directors, faculty, and staff. The Department Chair will join MCHHS at an exciting time in the college’s history. Architectural planning has commenced for a new academic building to support projected growth. There is a renewed focus on interprofessional education and utilizing emerging technology. The ideal candidate will foster a welcoming and collaborative environment, be forward-looking with strong strategic thinking capabilities, and demonstrate the 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 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, or other closely related degree) 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. Contact Greenwood Asher & Associates Itza Walters Senior Executive Search Consultant itzawalters@greenwoodsearch.com Andriel Dees Vice President of Executive Search andoeldees@greenwoodsearch.com GADVID:704331

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