Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE DEAN OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is a national leader in integrating community-based medical education and clinical care. We are dedicated to training socially accountable physicians, scientists, and health professionals committed to serving the community. The College of Medicine is also an academic and clinical affiliate of Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at Florida International University (FIU) seeks applicants for an open rank appointment as Assistant/Associate Dean of Professional Development, within the Office of Academic Affairs. This role is pivotal in enhancing the capabilities of our undergraduate and graduate medical education teaching faculty thereby promoting professional growth and scholarly activities. This involves supporting faculty advancement and scholarship through workshops, mentoring, coaching initiatives, and strategic use of extramural offerings. The successful candidate will design and deliver interactive workshops, develop online faculty development tools, and assist promotion-eligible faculty in creating comprehensive teaching portfolios.

Additionally, the role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop systems for evaluating teaching and learning environments, supporting continual improvement efforts, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The candidate will create programs to support faculty in developing research skills and increasing scholarly productivity, ensure faculty development programs meet LCME and ACGME requirements, and maintain data necessary for accreditation and continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes.

Minimum qualifications include an MD or PhD degree and at least five years of experience as a faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. A minimum of three years of experience in academic/educational leadership or equivalent experience is required.

Preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience in faculty development within medical education; experience with LCME and ACGME accreditation standards; excellent oral and written communication skills; proven experience in being able to work collaboratively with other Departments, administrators, and university stakeholders; and evidence of a commitment to mentoring and developing faculty.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534701 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references (previous supervisors), who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by May 04, 2025, Review will continue until position is filled.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.