Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Dean Search 2026
The University of West Florida is currently conducting a search for the position of Dean of the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health.
Position Summary
The University of West Florida (UWF) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered leader to serve as Dean of the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health (UKCOH). The successful candidate will be a visionary academic administrator with a demonstrated record of advancing student success, growing enrollment, fostering research and scholarship, building industry and community partnerships, and leading high-performing academic organizations.
The Dean will lead a dynamic college comprising the Departments of Health Sciences and Administration, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Movement Sciences and Health, Psychology, Public Health, the School of Nursing, and Social Work. The next Dean will champion academic excellence while positioning the College as a regional and national leader in health education, workforce development, research, and community engagement.
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean serves as the College's chief academic and administrative officer and provides strategic leadership that advances the University's mission and aligns with Florida's performance-based funding metrics and the Florida Board of Governors SUS 30 strategic plan. The Dean will cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring exceptional student outcomes and expanding the College's impact across the region.
Campus Interviews
The following candidates have been invited to campus for interviews. The meetings listed below are open to the public.
Dr. Anna Lee - October 29-30, 2026
| Date/Time | Meetings Open to the Public | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 29 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
Search Committee Interview | Alumni Room Building 12 |
| October 29 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. |
Open Forum and Candidate Presentation | Alumni Room Building 12 |
| October 30 11:00 a.m. - Noon |
Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Department Heads |
Library Multipurpose Room Building 32, 2nd Floor |
Dr. Yoshitaka Iwasaki - November 2, 2026
| Date/Time | Meetings Open to the Public | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 2 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Search Committee Interview | Library Multipurpose Room Building 32, 2nd Floor |
| November 2 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. |
Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Department Heads |
Library Multipurpose Room Building 32, 2nd Floor |
| November 2 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Open Forum and Candidate Presentation | Library Multipurpose Room Building 32, 2nd Floor |
Dr. Mark Diana - November 5, 2026
| Date/Time | Meetings Open to the Public | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 5 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Search Committee Interview | UWF Conference Center Building 22, Ballroom C |
| November 5 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. |
Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Department Heads |
UWF Conference Center Building 22, Ballroom C |
| November 5 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Open Forum and Candidate Presentation | UWF Conference Center Building 22, Ballroom C |
Dr. Janna Stephens - November 9, 2026
| Date/Time | Meetings Open to the Public | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 9 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Search Committee Interview | UWF Conference Center Building 22, Ballroom C |
| November 9 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. |
Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Department Heads |
UWF Conference Center Building 22, Ballroom C |
| November 9 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Open Forum and Candidate Presentation | UWF Conference Center Building 22, Ballroom C |
Members of the Search Committee include the following:
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Scott Keller | Dean Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business Search Committee Chair |
| Dr. Lisa Blalock | Chair Psychology |
| Dr. Mike Campbell | Chair Social Work |
| Kristen Coffey | Senior Instructor Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| Dr. Renee Davis | Executive Director School of Nursing |
| Dr. Angela Hahn | Chair Health Sciences and Administration |
| Gary Holloway | Senior Coordinator Division of University Advancement |
| Dr. Steve Kass | Distinguished University Professor Psychology |
| Dr. Jerry Lin | Associate Vice President Research Administration and Engagement |
| Dr. Shauna Maciel | Chair Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| Dr. Armaghan Mahmoudian | Assistant Professor Movement Sciences and Health |
| Rachel Mars | Director Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Advising Center |
| Dr. Justice Mbizo | Professor Public Health |
| Dr. Andi Nelson | Associate Professor of Clinical Practice Health Sciences and Administration |
| Dr. Jenny Reed | Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice Social Work |
| Dr. Jacqueline Thomas | Associate Professor School of Nursing |
| Dr. Christopher Wirth | Chair Movement Sciences and Health |
| Patricia Barlow | Search Coordinator and Director Office of the Provost |
Disability Accommodations
Guests attending university sponsored events who would like to request disability accommodations are requested to advise UWF by contacting the ADA Program Office at (850) 474-2694 or 711 (TTY). Guests may also advise UWF online by submitting the UWF Sponsored Event Accommodation Request Form.
Accommodation requests must be submitted at least two (2) business days prior to the scheduled event. Advance planning and early submission of an accommodation request will allow proper time for UWF to coordinate the requested services.