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Accepting Applications and Nominations forDean of theSchool of Health ProfessionsOutstanding Academic Programs100% Passage Rates on Programs Graduates of Florida SouthWestern’s nationally accreditedAssociate of Science in Dental Hygiene program have had100% pass rates on the National Board Dental HygieneExamination for the past 17 years. Graduates of the College’s nationally accredited Associate ofScience in Radiologic Technology have had 100% pass rateson the certification examination for the past 8 years; thispass rate ranks the program nationally in the top 15%.Located in one of the Nation’s Top AreasSouthwestern Florida Considered one of the best places to live or retireAffordable housing, quality schools, and superior health careFlorida does not have a personal state income taxState-of-the-art FacilityAllen & Marla Weiss Health Sciences Hall A 42,000-square-foot classroom and lab building The latest technologies in nursing and applied sciences The award-winning, LEED certified complex
Dean of the School of Health Professionsthe selection, hiring, supervision andevaluation of faculty and staff withinthe School of Health Professions. Monitors student evaluations ofall faculty assigned to the HealthProfessions Programs. Coordinates and monitors thepreparation and maintenance of allprogram budgets. Ensures program departments areprocessing contracts and personnelactions accurately and withinestablished payroll guidelines andCollege operating procedures.The Allen & Marla Weiss Health Sciences HallFlorida SouthWestern State College, a multi-campus state college,invites applications and nominations for the Dean of the Schoolof Health Professions. The Dean serves as the administrative andacademic head of the School and reports to the Provost and VicePresident of Academic Affairs. This leadership position is availableJanuary 1, 2019. The OpportunityPrimary Responsibilities:For 55 years, Florida SouthWesternState College (FSW) has been preparingstudents for successful careers throughacademic, applied sciences, and technicalprograms. Serving some of Florida’shighly desirable coastal communities,this academic leadership position offers agreat opportunity to advance one’s careerwhile enjoying an outstanding place tolive. Oversees all Health ProfessionsPrograms in accordance with acceptednational standards and administrativepolicies.The Dean of the School of HealthProfessions has supervisory authority,with the assistance of ten otherprofessionals (associate deans, programdirectors, and department chairs) forthe administrative and instructionalactivities for programs in Nursing, HealthInformation Management, HumanServices, Cardiovascular Technology,Cardiopulmonary Science, RadiologicTechnology, Respiratory Therapy, EMS/Paramedic, and Dental Hygiene/DentalAssisting. Directs programs to meet nationalaccreditation and state approvalstandards. Supervises the revision of existingprograms to effectively utilizeresources as they become availablesuch as grants, new clinical affiliatesand dedicated buildings. Works in collaboration with theProvost and Vice President forAcademic Affairs and the Dean of theSchool of Business and Technology toresearch, build and implement newHealth Professions programs. Provides an effective and efficientsystem for the delivery and evaluationof curriculum including new programdevelopment. Provides leadership and direction in Oversees the staff of the programsin both didactic clinical and supportareas. Oversees the advisement and selectionof applicants to the Health ProfessionsPrograms. Oversees the academic advisementand counseling of students enrolled inthe Programs. Ensures that the program advisorycommittees meet on a scheduled basisand reports activities to the Provostand Vice President for AcademicAffairs regularly. Reviews all program accreditationactivities with respective ProgramDirectors and collaborates in thedevelopment of appropriate actionplans as needed. Coordinates and participates inrecruitment activities focused onHealth Professions.QualificationsCandidates must hold an earneddoctorate in nursing, or doctorate inanother field with a master’s degree innursing, from a regionally accreditedinstitution of higher education. Fiveyears of full-time professional workexperience in curriculum design,program administration, instruction,and/or student advisement in a nationallyaccredited health professions program isrequired.The selected candidate must be eligibleFlorida SouthWestern State College - located in punta gorda, naples, fort myers, and labellew w w.fsw.edu 2
Dean of the School of Health ProfessionsDenis Wright, PhDInterim DeanSchool of Health ProfessionsThe Chair of the Search Committee is Dr. Denis Wright,Interim Dean of the School of Health Professions, whohas served as Provost (2013-16) and Charlotte CampusPresident (2016-18) at Florida SouthWestern State College.Dr. Wright previously served as President of the SouthCampus and Deerwood Center at Florida State CollegeJacksonville and in academic leadership positions at JolietJunior College (Ill), Shippensburg University (PA) andWinthrop University (SC).for a registered nurse license with theFlorida Board of Nursing by the time ofappointment.Personal and educational philosophy mustbe compatible with the goals, objectives,and mission of Florida SouthWestern StateCollege. Anticipate, investigate, and analyzeproblems and address them proactively. Communicate effectively, both orallyand in writing. Establish and maintain effectiveworking relationships with faculty,staff, students and the public. Collaborate and be effective workingwith diverse populations.Essential Skills and Expertise Promote a common purposeconsistent with stated College goalsand demonstrate a commitmentto students and the learningenvironment. Possess the knowledge of generalwritten standards and proceduresutilized, and have the ability to read,interpret, and follow procedural andpolicy manual related to the job tasks. Demonstrate the ability to respond tosupervision, guidance, and directionin a positive, receptive manner and inaccordance with stated policies. Provide quality customer service bycreating a welcoming and supportiveenvironment. Present a professional image in word,action, and attire.Candidate must have demonstrated theability to: Work in a fast-paced, demandingenvironment. Think critically and creatively, havea high standard of integrity, and bemotivated to incorporate best practicesinto the organizational culture. Work independently and followthrough on assignments. Exhibit solid organizational skills andbe detail oriented. Demonstrate professionalism indealing with a diverse populationwhile understanding and respectingeach other’s view of the world,personalities and working styles. Exhibit a thorough knowledge ofpolicies, procedures, and outsideregulations pertaining to the position. Work with a variety of constituenciesand be willing to contribute to a teameffort. Conduct oneself in a mannerconsistent with the College’s standardsof ethical conduct. Possess a working knowledge ofoperational and fiscal analysistechniques. Exercise discretion and goodjudgment at all times and in allcontexts and maintain confidentiality. Take initiative and independently plan,organize, coordinate and perform workin various situations where numerousand diverse demands are involved. Work effectively with allconstituencies of the College. Apply effective techniques to createworking relationships with others toachieve common goals; successfullycommunicates and collaborates withothers to achieve goals. Collect, organize, analyze, and presentinformation in a meaningful manner. Demonstrate skills necessary to lookat situations and processes criticallyFlorida SouthWestern State College - located in punta gorda, naples, fort myers, and labellew w w.fsw.edu 3
Dean of the School of Health ProfessionsFlorida SouthWestern State CollegeMission StatementThe mission of Florida SouthWestern State Collegeis to inspire learning; prepare a diverse populationfor creative and responsible participation in a globalsociety; and serve as a leader for intellectual, economic,and cultural awareness in the community.to make recommendations forimprovement.The School of HealthProfessionsThe FSW School of Health Professionsoffers two baccalaureate degrees, onepost-associate certificate, nine associatedegrees, and five certificates thatprepare students for workforce entryand advancement upon graduationand successful credentialing. Nursing,Paramedic, and Emergency MedicalTechnician (EMT) programs are offeredon all three campuses in Charlotte,Collier, and Lee counties.Bachelor of Science degrees Cardiopulmonary Sciences NursingAssociate of Science degrees Cardiovascular Technology Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Technology Fire Science Technology Health Information Technology Nursing Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Social and Human ServicesTwo AS programs are offered inpartnership with other colleges:Opticianry with HillsboroughCommunity College and PhysicalTherapist Assistant with BrowardCollege.Certificate programs Addiction Services Emergency Medical Technician Fire Fighter I/II Medical Information Coder/Biller ParamedicAn Advanced Technical Certificate(ATC) in Computed Tomography (CT)also is offered.The Allen and Marla Weiss HealthSciences Hall is a 42,000-square-footclassroom and lab building on theCollier County Campus. This buildingreflects the latest teaching technologies innursing and applied sciences and is LEEDcertified.FSW has a state-of-the-art SimulationFlorida SouthWestern State College Service AreaEducation Center that has obtainedglobal recognition. Students also receivevaluable clinical experiences throughcommunity hospitals and affiliates.Faculty, staff, and students in the School ofHealth Professions are active in communityand professional activities at the local, state,national, and international level.Graduates of the programs in the healthprofessions are extremely successful oncredentialing examinations and withfinding employment after graduation.Graduates of the nationally accreditedDental Hygiene AS degree programhave had a 100 percent pass rate on theirnational exam for 22 consecutive yearsand of the Radiologic Technology ASdegree program have had a 100 percentpass rate on their national exam for 12consecutive years.Florida SouthWesternState CollegeEstablished in 1962 as EdisonJunior College, FloridaSouthWestern State College is amember of the Florida CollegeSystem. Governed by a DistrictBoard of Trustees composedof nine representatives fromCharlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades,and Lee counties, the college servesa five-county regional area of5,448-square land miles throughthree campuses and a regionalcenter.Approximately 180 full-timeFlorida SouthWestern State College - located in punta gorda, naples, fort myers, and labellew w w.fsw.edu 4
Dean of the School of Health Professionsand 18 certificates. In the 2016-17academic year, the college awarded 2,559associate degrees, 313 bachelor’s degree,and 282 certificates.during their junior and senior years.More than 65 percent of the studentsattend college part-time and 72.3 percentof the enrollment is 24 years old oryounger. The majority of the enrollmentis female with 61.1 percent and minoritypopulations comprise 51.7 percent of thestudent body. More than 21 percent ofthe students take online courses.Southwestern FloridaThe college also offers high schoolstudents the opportunity to learn andachieve in a collegiate atmosphere. Itoperates two high schools, one servingstudents in Charlotte County and thesecond in Lee County. Students are ableto simultaneously earn a traditional highschool diploma and an Associate in Artsdegree by taking dual enrollment classesFor additional information on thecollege, visit the web site at www.fsw.edu.Southwestern Florida has a variety ofcommunities offering various life stylesthat keeps many of them on “best placesto live or retire” lists, such as in MoneyMagazine, MSN, and Men’s Journal.Warm winters, welcoming communities,attractive downtowns, an amazingrange of recreational activities, greatentertainment and cultural venues, andbeautiful beaches are only a few of thereasons this area is a great place to callhome. Southwest Florida offers affordablehousing, quality schools, and superiorhealth care.Florida is one of the few states that doesnot have a personal state income tax.faculty members, more than 400 adjunctsand some 400 staff deliver high-qualityeducation to more than 21,000 FSWstudents annually. A premier statecollege, FSW focuses on providing astrong foundation in general education inaddition to preparing individuals for theSouthwest Florida Workforce.Application and Nomination ProcessFlorida SouthWestern State Collegeoffers certificate programs and Associateof Arts, Associate of Science, andbaccalaureate degrees. The Associate ofArts degree provides a strong academicfoundation for students who chooseto matriculate into one of FSW’sbaccalaureate programs or transfer to astate university.2. Review of materials is immediate, with interviews conducted on a rolling basisuntil the position is filled. Submit application to FSW@myersmcrae.com. Theposition may be filled prior to the best consideration date of Sept. 30, 2018.Academic programs are offered throughfive schools: School of Arts, Humanities,and Social Sciences; School of Businessand Technology; School of Education;School of Health Professions; and theSchool of Pure and Applied Sciences.The college offers programs leading to 5bachelor’s degrees, 21 associate’s degrees,Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations are invited.1. To apply, submit:a) Letter of interestb) Curriculum vitaec) At least five references with full contact information, including e-mailaddresses (References will not be contacted without applicant’s consent.)3. Submit nominations to FSW-Nomination@myersmcrae.com with completecontact and e-mail information for the individuals being nominated.Emily Parker Myers, CEO, and Jennifer Barfield, Senior Vice President, of MyersMcRae Executive Search and Consulting, are assisting with this search.515 Mulberry Street, Suite 200Macon, Georgia 31201(478) 330-6222 www.myersmcrae.comFlorida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in itsemployment, programs and activities based on race, sex, gender, age, color, religion, nationalorigin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information orveteran’s status.Florida SouthWestern State College - located in punta gorda, naples, fort myers, and labellew w w.fsw.edu 5
program administration, instruction, and/or student advisement in a nationally accredited health professions program is required. The selected candidate must be eligible Florida SouthWestern State College, a multi-campus state college, invites applications and nominations for the Dean of the School of Health Professions. The Dean serves as the .
