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Florida A&M University seeks a dynamic and experienced academic leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Institute of Public Health (CoPPS-IPH) The right candidate is central to advancing Florida A&M University’s research enterprise, clinical training infrastructure, community health impact, and national standing in pharmaceutical sciences and public health education.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The right candidate for Dean of FAMU’s prestigious College of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Institute of Public Health will provide visionary leadership for one of the University’s most complex and strategically significant academic units. It is a critical institutional priority as this College continues to expand its academic, clinical, research, and public health impact across Florida and nationally.

This position is a generational leadership opportunity for a Senior Research 1–caliber academic executive to lead one of the most comprehensive and mission-driven pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and public health enterprises in the nation and elevate it to its next level of national distinction, research scale, clinical influence, and global relevance. This position reports to the Executive Vice President for Health Science Enterprise and Research Innovation, with a dotted reporting line to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The next Dean will be a Research 1 strategist, national fundraiser, clinical enterprise builder, and doctoral research architect charged with accelerating:

Research & Doctoral Research Expansion

• Significant growth in research doctoral scholars (PhD, DrPH, translational sciences)• Expansion of federally funded research portfolios
• Full leverage of existing institutes and centers for interdisciplinary discovery
• Elevation of national research output, impact, patents, and commercialization

Endowed Chairs & Faculty Distinction

• Expansion of endowed chairs and named professorships
• Recruitment and retention of elite research-active scholars and clinician scientists
• National academy-level faculty visibility

Community Impact, Population Health Leadership

• Strategic leadership of community-engaged healthcare initiatives to advance Florida’s Health Improvement goals
• Expansion of rural and community-based clinical programs and prevention focused interventions
• Development and expansion of population health programs addressing chronic diseases
• Alignment of community-engaged research and interprofessional education with value-based care models, and workforce deployment priorities

Fundraising & Revenue Acceleration

• Major philanthropic campaigns
• Corporate and foundation investment growth
• Alumni and legacy giving strategies
• Expansion of entrepreneurial and commercialization revenues

Public–Private & Industry Partnership Growth

• Expansion of partnerships with Eli Lilly and additional pharmaceutical, biotech, and health innovation firms
• Deepening health system integration and sponsored research pipelines
• Workforce-aligned research and clinical training economies

National Reputation, Rankings & Accreditation Excellence

• Strategic advancement of the College’s national standing and US News & World Report ranking
• Leadership in pharmacy and public health accreditation excellence
• National conference leadership, policy influence, and scholarly impact

Florida Board of Governors & Licensure Mandate

The success of the Doctor of Pharmacy program is directly tied to the University’s performance funding and accountability metrics. As such, first-time licensure passage for the Doctor of Pharmacy is an institutional imperative and a formal mandate of the Florida Board of Governors. The next Dean must bring demonstrated experience in:

• Curriculum quality and assessment
• Student success infrastructure
• Accreditation compliance
• Licensure preparation strategy
• Workforce leadership

COMPENSATION

The salary range is commensurate with industry standards as benchmarked through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and national market comparators for research-intensive pharmacy and public health executive leadership roles.

PREFERRED LEADERSHIP PROFILE

The University seeks a leader who brings:

• An earned doctorate or terminal degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, public health, or a related health discipline
• Senior executive academic leadership experience (Dean, Associate Dean, or equivalent)
• A record of success in Research 1 environments
• Demonstrated mastery of:
- Accreditation (ACPE and public health accrediting bodies)
- Complex budgeting and fiscal leadership
- Externally funded research growth
- Faculty recruitment at scale
- Leadership and Faculty Development
- Community Engagement
- National rankings cultivation
- Proven ability to command national respect across academia, healthcare systems, philanthropy, and industry.

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

Tallahassee is the site of the Florida State Capitol, Supreme Court of Florida, Florida Governor’s Mansion, and nearly 30 state agency headquarters as well as Florida A&M University.

The city is a recognized regional center for scientific research, and home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. In 2015, Tallahassee was awarded the All-America City Award by the National Civic League for the second time.

Close to the Gulf of Mexico, there is a plethora of things to do in Tallahassee. Great adventures and sites include the beaches, the Tallahassee Museum, the Florida History Museum, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Mission St. Luis de Apalachee, St. Marks Lighthouse, the Tallahassee Automobile Museum, the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, Railroad Square Art District, the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum at FAMU, the Goodwood Museum and Gardens, Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, Cascades Park, and many more walking and biking trails, outdoor exploration, and activities. Restaurants and shops are plentiful and superb.

Tallahassee is also known for its fabulous festivals and events, such as the Tallahassee Food and Wine Festival, the Greek Food Festival, the Harambee Festival, Springtime Tallahassee, First Friday festivals at Railroad Square, and Downtown Getdowns.

Educationally, the population of Leon County, of which Tallahassee is the county seat, is the most highly educated population in Florida. Tallahassee is home to countless public schools, charter schools, private schools, and even a virtual high school. FAMU is home to the distinguished Developmental Research School, a K–12 school. While Tallahassee boasts many hospitals and clinics, it also has numerous family physicians and well-qualified specialists.