Dean, College of Medicine

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Dean College of Medicine
Classification Minimum Requirements:	An earned doctorate or equivalent in a field relevant to the position is required.
Job Description:	Role of Dean of the College of Medicine As the chief academic and administrative officer the Dean of the College of Medicine must be a seasoned professional with a distinguished record of visionary leadership scholarly accomplishments and demonstrated excellence in academic health and clinical administration. The Dean of Medicine reports to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs (EVPHA) and the successful execution of this role requires a dynamic visionary leader with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the colleges trifold mission; research education and clinical practice. This role requires an ability to collaborate and build successful internal and external partnerships. The dean establishes the strategic vision and leads the college in pursuit of its goals to provide a high-quality environment for teaching learning research and clinical service. Duties responsibilities and goals include but are not limited to: Oversee all undergraduate graduate residency and postgraduate education programs in the medical schools in Gainesville and Jacksonville and continuing education. Responsible for all activities related to the accreditation of all educational programs including LCME ACGME and ACCME reviews. Support and continue to expand the research enterprise emphasizing interdisciplinary science translational efforts and attracting and retaining key COM research faculty. This includes setting clear expectations and targets for faculty research in collaboration with departmental chairs and individual faculty members. Work alongside UF Health leadership to continue to grow a large quaternary care health system commensurate with the tripartite mission of excellence in clinical care teaching and research. Conduct in collaboration with departmental chairs the regular evaluation of faculty as teachers scholars and clinicians. Ensure mentoring and development of the faculty including their advancement through the tenure and promotion processes. Oversee all activities related to departmental and extra-departmental budgets all office educational and research space faculty evaluations appointments promotions compliance and discipline. Oversee COM faculty in their clinical roles including oversight of all revenues and expenditures of the Gainesville Faculty Practice Plan. The dean will work closely and collaboratively with UF Health system leadership including the EVPHA UF Health CEO the regional presidents as well as with the leadership of affiliated hospitals to ensure their mutual interests are appropriately addressed. Ensuring the continuation of a strong financially successful faculty practice plan is a major responsibility for the dean. Foster and develop interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance education research and practice within the COM as well as across the five other health colleges and with the colleges of the university as a whole. Work closely with the COM development officer UF Health Advancement and UF Advancement to lead the colleges efforts in the universitys major capital campaign. Work with the university President EVPHA UF Health CEO and regional presidents on relevant legislative policy issues. Foster a strong engagement with the UF and UF Health community to serve as good and supportive partners. Qualities and Qualifications The university seeks a proven leader with demonstrated vision and the ability to execute the vision to support and enhance the colleges educational research clinical and public service addition candidates should possess the following: *Executive Leadership and Vision* Ability to develop a clear vision and strategy consistent with the universitys mission and best practices Demonstrated commitment to excellence in and innovative approaches to medical education and graduate training Demonstrated leadership skills that result in the production of high-quality services and exceptional standards Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary activities Strategic thinking with the ability to contribute at the senior administrative level and lead other leaders *Communication and Collaboration* Superior communication skills and the ability to connect with a variety of audiences; clear and effective written and oral presentation; and the experience ability and inclination to be an effective outgoing spokesperson for the university Ability to foster collaborative activities locally regionally nationally and internationally Ability to maintain effective liaisons with alumni state and national medical professional organizations and other stakeholders Experience with advancement and fundraising that promote the missions of the college *Experience Knowledge and Education* Doctor of Medicine or equivalent and a distinguished record of visionary leadership research/scholarly accomplishments and excellence in academic administration Experience with merging efforts and managing resources between traditional academic medical with community-based practices Significant administrative experience at an accredited medical school Strong understanding of the complex financial issues facing medical schools including the need to align resources with expenditures. Demonstrated successful leadership in medical education Demonstrated commitment to high-impact interdisciplinary and translational research Demonstrated effectiveness in planning administration personnel and fiscal management Successful experience or demonstrated potential in fundraising development activities and collaboration with industry Ability to lead the college to achieve excellence in teaching research and outreach in support of the missions of a land-grant university Record of accomplishment in recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty. Record of building leading mentoring and motivating staff; and the ability to encourage change and growth in both people and programs. A strong commitment to personal and professional development and the ability to build a robust diverse autonomous and collaborative team About the College of Medicine The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The government in the sunshine laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process including letters of application/nomination and reference be available for public inspection upon request.
Expected Salary:	Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a generous benefits package that includes insurances such as health life and dental as well as vacation sick leave and personal days.
Required Qualifications:	An earned doctorate or equivalent in a field relevant to the position is required.
Preferred:	Demonstrated vision and the ability to execute the vision to support and enhance the colleges educational research clinical and public service missions A bold vision of the future role of academic medicine in a global society Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential Ability to be nonpartisan and collaborative and to distill complex issues and make sound judgments and recommendations on sensitive and sometimes confidential matters
Special Instructions to Applicants:	The search committee will begin reviewing applications on April 3 2026 and will continue to receive and review applications until an appointment is made. Candidates should provide A letter of application summarizing qualifications A complete curriculum vitae Inquiries and nominations can be sent to University of Florida Human Resources Strategic Talent Group at or Melissa Curry at .
Health Assessment Required:	No

Classification Title:Dean College of MedicineClassification Minimum Requirements:An earned doctorate or equivalent in a field relevant to the position is required.Job Description:Role of Dean of the College of MedicineAs the chief academic and administrative officer the Dean of the College of Medici...

Classification Title:	Dean College of Medicine
Classification Minimum Requirements:	An earned doctorate or equivalent in a field relevant to the position is required.
Job Description:	Role of Dean of the College of Medicine As the chief academic and administrative officer the Dean of the College of Medicine must be a seasoned professional with a distinguished record of visionary leadership scholarly accomplishments and demonstrated excellence in academic health and clinical administration. The Dean of Medicine reports to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs (EVPHA) and the successful execution of this role requires a dynamic visionary leader with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the colleges trifold mission; research education and clinical practice. This role requires an ability to collaborate and build successful internal and external partnerships. The dean establishes the strategic vision and leads the college in pursuit of its goals to provide a high-quality environment for teaching learning research and clinical service. Duties responsibilities and goals include but are not limited to: Oversee all undergraduate graduate residency and postgraduate education programs in the medical schools in Gainesville and Jacksonville and continuing education. Responsible for all activities related to the accreditation of all educational programs including LCME ACGME and ACCME reviews. Support and continue to expand the research enterprise emphasizing interdisciplinary science translational efforts and attracting and retaining key COM research faculty. This includes setting clear expectations and targets for faculty research in collaboration with departmental chairs and individual faculty members. Work alongside UF Health leadership to continue to grow a large quaternary care health system commensurate with the tripartite mission of excellence in clinical care teaching and research. Conduct in collaboration with departmental chairs the regular evaluation of faculty as teachers scholars and clinicians. Ensure mentoring and development of the faculty including their advancement through the tenure and promotion processes. Oversee all activities related to departmental and extra-departmental budgets all office educational and research space faculty evaluations appointments promotions compliance and discipline. Oversee COM faculty in their clinical roles including oversight of all revenues and expenditures of the Gainesville Faculty Practice Plan. The dean will work closely and collaboratively with UF Health system leadership including the EVPHA UF Health CEO the regional presidents as well as with the leadership of affiliated hospitals to ensure their mutual interests are appropriately addressed. Ensuring the continuation of a strong financially successful faculty practice plan is a major responsibility for the dean. Foster and develop interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance education research and practice within the COM as well as across the five other health colleges and with the colleges of the university as a whole. Work closely with the COM development officer UF Health Advancement and UF Advancement to lead the colleges efforts in the universitys major capital campaign. Work with the university President EVPHA UF Health CEO and regional presidents on relevant legislative policy issues. Foster a strong engagement with the UF and UF Health community to serve as good and supportive partners. Qualities and Qualifications The university seeks a proven leader with demonstrated vision and the ability to execute the vision to support and enhance the colleges educational research clinical and public service addition candidates should possess the following: *Executive Leadership and Vision* Ability to develop a clear vision and strategy consistent with the universitys mission and best practices Demonstrated commitment to excellence in and innovative approaches to medical education and graduate training Demonstrated leadership skills that result in the production of high-quality services and exceptional standards Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary activities Strategic thinking with the ability to contribute at the senior administrative level and lead other leaders *Communication and Collaboration* Superior communication skills and the ability to connect with a variety of audiences; clear and effective written and oral presentation; and the experience ability and inclination to be an effective outgoing spokesperson for the university Ability to foster collaborative activities locally regionally nationally and internationally Ability to maintain effective liaisons with alumni state and national medical professional organizations and other stakeholders Experience with advancement and fundraising that promote the missions of the college *Experience Knowledge and Education* Doctor of Medicine or equivalent and a distinguished record of visionary leadership research/scholarly accomplishments and excellence in academic administration Experience with merging efforts and managing resources between traditional academic medical with community-based practices Significant administrative experience at an accredited medical school Strong understanding of the complex financial issues facing medical schools including the need to align resources with expenditures. Demonstrated successful leadership in medical education Demonstrated commitment to high-impact interdisciplinary and translational research Demonstrated effectiveness in planning administration personnel and fiscal management Successful experience or demonstrated potential in fundraising development activities and collaboration with industry Ability to lead the college to achieve excellence in teaching research and outreach in support of the missions of a land-grant university Record of accomplishment in recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty. Record of building leading mentoring and motivating staff; and the ability to encourage change and growth in both people and programs. A strong commitment to personal and professional development and the ability to build a robust diverse autonomous and collaborative team About the College of Medicine The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The government in the sunshine laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process including letters of application/nomination and reference be available for public inspection upon request.
Expected Salary:	Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a generous benefits package that includes insurances such as health life and dental as well as vacation sick leave and personal days.
Required Qualifications:	An earned doctorate or equivalent in a field relevant to the position is required.
Preferred:	Demonstrated vision and the ability to execute the vision to support and enhance the colleges educational research clinical and public service missions A bold vision of the future role of academic medicine in a global society Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential Ability to be nonpartisan and collaborative and to distill complex issues and make sound judgments and recommendations on sensitive and sometimes confidential matters
Special Instructions to Applicants:	The search committee will begin reviewing applications on April 3 2026 and will continue to receive and review applications until an appointment is made. Candidates should provide A letter of application summarizing qualifications A complete curriculum vitae Inquiries and nominations can be sent to University of Florida Human Resources Strategic Talent Group at or Melissa Curry at .
Health Assessment Required:	No