Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor & Dean Appointed Leadership

University Of Florida College Of Nursing Dean-Appointed Leadership Roles

The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking applicants with a PhD, DNP, or EdD and extensive experience in nursing education for Dean-appointed leadership roles. These full-time, twelve-month (1.0 FTE) positions carry a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Depending on the candidate's background and qualifications, the position may be aligned with either the tenure track or the non-tenure track.

The Dean-appointed leadership roles will serve as key members of the College of Nursing's leadership team. Individuals in these positions will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across assigned academic areas, which may include undergraduate programs, graduate programs, or academic operations initiatives. Depending on the specific portfolio, appointees may be responsible for guiding program development and evaluation, supporting faculty excellence, and ensuring high-quality academic and student outcomes.

Responsibilities may include oversight of curriculum planning and management, accreditation and compliance processes, instructional innovation, and strategic enrollment initiatives. These leadership roles may also oversee functions such as the Office of Student Services, advising and academic support, clinical placement operations, or instructional design, ensuring cohesive and student-centered services across all academic levels. Appointees will collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and College leadership to advance academic excellence, foster innovation, and ensure alignment with the College's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
  - Undergraduate Education
• Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
  - Graduate Clinical Education
• Director of Academic Support

The University of Florida maintains a strong ranking among the nation's top 10 public universities, currently ranked 7th in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list. UF remains the most highly ranked school in Florida and the only university in the state in the top 10. The university's research awards have also reached new heights. Major research resources at UF include six major health-related research centers and institutes designed to create synergistic and collaborative research opportunities.

UF is a fully accredited member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. With approximately 50,000 students, UF is one of Florida's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive universities. UF offers more degree programs on a single campus than all but two other US institutions, with 21 colleges and schools offering more than 100 majors and 52 undergraduate degree programs, including an institute of agricultural sciences and an academic health science center.