Assistant Dean and Associate/Full Professor, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, 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 Assistant Dean. The Assistant Dean will report directly to Dean Shawn Felton and serve as a member of the MCHHS Administrative Team. The Assistant Dean will provide effective leadership and direction in implementing the college's vision, mission, strategic plan, and core values.

The Assistant Dean will join MCHHS at an exciting time in the college's history. Architectural planning has already commenced for the new academic building that will foster the college's projected growth. Additionally, a renewed focus is on interprofessional education and utilizing emerging technology through a generous philanthropic gift. The Assistant Dean will provide the needed leadership for the growing college. Specifically, this individual will have primary responsibility over student affairs and curriculum within the college.

The ideal candidate for this new role will be deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. They will be experienced, motivated, and a visionary leader to serve as the Assistant Dean. This individual must be forward-looking and possess strong strategic thinking capabilities, with a proven ability to navigate complex issues. They will be proactive in cultivating an environment that encourages and sustains innovation in the college and collaboration with other parts of the MCHHS and university.

The Assistant Dean and Professor at MCHHS will lead interprofessional activities and advocate for educational technology in line with the Strategic Plans and Goals of the College. Student support activities include working with Chairs and Directors in facilitating enrollment pipeline activities and community partnerships, recruitment, orientation, retention, and graduation; academic support programs in coordination with the University offices of students, honors college, and international student office; processing grade appeals, scholarship awards; student organizations support, and programs for families of students within MCHHS. As a faculty member, they will be involved in course and/or curriculum development, research/scholarship, and participate on School, College, and University committees and/or initiatives.

How to Apply

Andriel Dees and Shelley Feather with Greenwood Asher & Associates are assisting Florida Gulf Coast University on this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Application materials should include:

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

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as separate PDF attachments. 

All application materials should be submitted through the Greenwood Asher & Associates e-mail at: FGCUMariebAsstDean@greenwoodsearch.com. 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 March 24, 2025. Note that this is not an application deadline, as the review will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment.