Overview
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 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.
Director of the Green Family Foundation
NeighborhoodHELP
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 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, non-tenure track, full-time, faculty appointment as Director of the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP (NHelp). The Director will serve as an accountable, visionary leader responsible for overseeing operations, implementing educational objectives, and ensuring strategic management of this vital program. This includes providing strategic leadership and administrative oversight of NHelp’s clinical operations; and positioning the program as a key partner in FIU’s Public Health Initiative. Additionally, the Director will oversee the assessment and evaluation of NHelp’s impact on access to care and will actively pursue and support educational partnerships that support and enhance the program’s reach. The role will also lead the implementation of clinical sites to support the NeighborhoodHELP model in targeted geographies.
The selected candidate will collaborate with the HWCOM Internal Center Advisory Board (ICAB) and relevant FIU departments to develop and define program infrastructure and strategic goals, ensuring accountability for defined deliverables.
Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree of PhD or MD. Specialty in Epidemiology or closely related discipline, including Medicine or Public Health. A minimum of three years of experience in academic/educational leadership or equivalent experience is required.
Preferred qualifications include: Experience in leadership in academic/clinical settings; evidence of strategic and operational roles leading large-scale community, public health or educational initiatives; leadership in clinical/public health program implementation and oversight; demonstrated excellence in building and sustaining cross-sector partnerships; experience leading initiatives with rigorous program evaluation, impact measurement, and effective quality improvement implementation efforts. Prior experience obtaining extramural funding, is valuable.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 535721 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 September 2nd, 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.
