Associate / Full Professor & Sr. Associate Dean of Academic-Practice Partnerships

Associate / Full Professor & Sr. Associate Dean of Academic-Practice Partnerships

Job No : 534943

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Education / Training / Instructional Design, Nursing

Department : 31020000 - NR-FCH-FAMLY COMM HLTH SYS SCI

Job Description

Classification Title :

SR ASO DEAN & PROF / ASO PROF

Job Description :

The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking applicants holding DNP or PhD degree with credentials as a certified advanced practice nurse for this senior leadership position. This is a full-time, twelve-month, 1.0 FTE position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor that could be a tenure track or non-tenure track faculty position depending on background and qualifications.

The Senior Associate Dean of Academic-Practice Partnerships is an inaugural role at the UF College of Nursing, designed to provide transformative leadership in fostering and sustaining strategic partnerships between the College and clinical practice settings. This individual will serve as the operational leader of the faculty practice clinical enterprise, overseeing its growth, integration, and alignment with the College's mission and strategic goals. The Senior Associate Dean will interface with all clinical practice areas—hospital-based, ambulatory, community, and global—to drive the integration of evidence-based practice into nursing education and clinical environments.

This role is critical in preparing highly competent nursing professionals and advancing innovative academic-practice models that enhance healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

Operational Leadership of the Faculty Practice Clinical Enterprise :

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the faculty practice clinical enterprise, ensuring its alignment with the College's academic, research, and service missions.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical practice initiatives, fostering excellence in patient care, education, and research.
• Manage operational aspects, including resource allocation, financial performance, and regulatory compliance of the faculty practice enterprise.
• Build a sustainable infrastructure to support faculty engagement in clinical practice across diverse care settings.

Strategic Leadership and Partnership Development :

Academic-Practice Integration :

Workforce Development :

Faculty and Student Support :

Program Evaluation and Accreditation :

Administrative Leadership :

University of Florida

The University of Florida maintains a strong ranking among the nation's top 10 public universities, currently ranked 7

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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 (Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Institute on Aging, UF Health Cancer Center, Emerging Pathogens Institute, McKnight Brain Institute, and Genetics Institute) designed to create synergistic and collaborative research opportunities. UF has launched a comprehensive AI initiative, integrating AI into education and research across all disciplines. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest supercomputer in higher education, supporting extensive AI research. Research activities reflect a depth of purpose by focusing on the translational nature of biomedical research following the continuum from fundamental research to clinical research to patient care. 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.

University of Florida, College of Nursing

The UF College of Nursing, under the leadership of Dean Shakira Henderson, has launched a bold new strategic plan, Elevate 2029 . https : / / nursing.ufl.edu / elevate-2029 / The strategic plan exemplifies our motto to Care, Lead, and Inspire Boldly .

The UF College of Nursing is dedicated to high-quality programs of education, research, patient care, and public service. As part of the flagship university in Florida, the College of Nursing joins the university in its commitment to being a preeminent university that serves its students and citizens across the globe. The College of Nursing has innovative education programs including a nationally accredited baccalaureate (traditional and accelerated) program, an RN to BSN program, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, as well as the state's oldest PhD in Nursing Science. The College of Nursing's BSN program is ranked first in the state of Florida and 19

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nationally in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

As part of UF Health, the University of Florida academic health center, the College of Nursing leads research with colleagues from five other health-related colleges and many other colleges across campus. Outstanding clinical partners include the UF Health family of hospitals, the North Florida / South Georgia Veterans Health System, and partners across the state. Archer Family Health Care is the college's comprehensive nurse-led healthcare center. Faculty members provide primary care and psychiatric / mental health services to underserved adults, children, and families in Alachua County and surrounding areas. The College's active faculty practice also offers opportunities for interdisciplinary practice in specialty areas, across sites at UF Health. The College currently has campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville, FL.

The University of Florida's main campus is located in north central Florida, a region known for its abundant natural beauty. Gainesville is within a two-hour drive of Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a variety of cultural events, sports, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

Come join our team of faculty members who set a standard for excellence in innovative education, dynamic research and quality patient care.

Expected Salary :

Commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Optional additions for an application package may include : a research statement and a teaching statement.

Final candidate will be required to provide three (3) letters of recommendation and an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at https : / / apptrkr.com / get_redirect.php?id=6161401&targetURL= from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Optional additions for an application package may include : a research statement and a teaching statement.

Final candidate will be required to provide three (3) letters of recommendation and an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http : / / www.naces.org / .

The University of Florida College of Nursing is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment. If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352 / 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800 / 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required :

Yes

Applications Close :

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 534943

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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