Inaugural School Director & 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 inaugural School Director of a newly established school combining the current Departments of Social Work, Counseling, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Reporting directly to the Dean of MCHHS, Dr. Shawn Felton and serving as a member of the MCHHS Administrative Team, the School Director will provide effective leadership and direction in implementing the vision, mission, strategic plan, and core values of the college of the new school.

The School Director 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 new role will be deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. They will be an experienced, motivated, and visionary leader. 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 School and collaboration with other parts of the MCHHS and FGCU.

As the School Director, they will head the organizational administration of the School by providing leadership and oversight for all aspects of the educational programs, including, but not limited to, governance, didactic and clinical curriculum, recruitment, and evaluation. They will serve in a leadership role to supervise and mentor faculty in developing scholarship and instructional materials, teaching strategies, and assessment measures for accredited School Programs. As a faculty member, they will be involved in course and/or curriculum development, research/scholarship, and participate in School, College, and University committees and/or initiatives.
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How to Apply

Andriel Dees and Kyle Pybus-Jerome 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: FGCUSchoolDirector@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 April 17, 2025. Note that this is not an application deadline, as the review will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment.