Department Chair of Health Sciences and Associate/Full Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University

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The Opportunity

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 consist of ~ 40% of the student credit hour delivery within the college and consists of 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.

With more than 16,000 students, Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs, committed to innovative instruction delivery resulting in improved student learning, committed to effective use of technology, including distance learning, produce peer-reviewed scholarship, and provide service to the College, University, and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Florida Gulf Coast University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Nominations and application materials should be directed to Itza Walters and/or Andriel Dees from Greenwood Asher & Associates at FGCUHealth@greenwoodsearch.com. Application materials should include:

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

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. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by November 1, 2025.

Contact Greenwood Asher & Associates:

Itza Walters

Senior Executive Search Consultant
itzawalters@greenwoodsearch.com

Andriel Dees

Vice President of Executive Search
andrieldees@greenwoodsearch.com