Dean

Position Information Job TitleDeanDepartmentOffice of the Dean, College of Health Sciences - 37000Pay Grade1Job CategoryAdministrativeJob SummaryEast Tennessee State University (ETSU), in the Appalachian Highlands of Tennessee, invites applications and nominations for an experienced, creative, student-focused, and dynamic academic leader to be Dean of the College of Health Sciences. We seek a visionary leader who will foster the College’s leadership role in the state, region, and nation as they lead a dynamic faculty in their quest for innovation and excellence in education, research, and clinical practice.The incoming Dean will become an integral member of a diverse, progressive leadership team of deans focused on regional health improvement through the unified branding of ETSU Health. ETSU Health includes the newly restructured College of Health Sciences, the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Nursing, and the College of Public Health. Together, they enroll 4,000 students and offer 35 different degree programs, including 12 clinical and research doctoral degrees, and have achieved national recognition for their interprofessional education programs and practice partnerships spanning more than three decades. With a commitment to preparing graduates to practice in rural and underserved areas, ETSU Health is on the front lines of building the future healthcare workforce for the region and nation.The College of Health Sciences is newly restructured to feature two schools with six departments, a research center, and a research doctoral program. The School of Clinical Sciences includes the Departments of Allied Health Sciences, Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, Counseling & Human Services, Rehabilitative Sciences, and Social Work. The School of Human Performance and Sport Science includes the Department of Exercise Science, the Center of Excellence in Sport Science and Coach Education, and MS and PhD programs in Sport Science and Coach Education. The College enrolls over 1,500 students in 20 academic programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and clinical and research doctoral levels. It has a growing Division of Clinical Affairs, providing health services to over 6,000 community residents last year.The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:Paid time off & leave17 paid holidaysEducational AssistanceHealth and life insuranceRetirementAccess to University facilities and services and much more!Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: .ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesIdeal candidates will demonstrate a record of progressive, innovative, and effective academic leadership and administrative experience;Strong record of funded research and scholarship;Teaching and curriculum experience in undergraduate and graduate clinical health science education, including doctoral education;Evidence of exceptional communication skills;Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative, constructive approaches to decision-making;Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external community stakeholders;Demonstrated advocacy for faculty research, scholarship, and practice that crosses the care continuum;Ability to provide strong fiscal management and oversight and guide development activities.Experience in rural healthcare, vulnerable populations, distance education, trauma-informed care and education, and collaborating with public and private sectors of healthcare communities for grant funding and partnership opportunities.Required QualificationsEarned doctorate in a field represented by one of the academic departments in the college;Scholarly achievement consistent with appointment as a tenured full professor in an academic department in the college;At least 10 years of evidence of professional leadership and progressive administrative responsibilities in university administration;Licensed or license-eligible in their healthcare discipline, if licensure is usually required for practice in that field.Preferred QualificationsSalary Posting Detail Information Posting NumberAS01410PIs this position subject to a criminal background check?YesIs any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?NoFLSA StatusExemptOpen Date07/23/2024Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsThis search is being conducted by Parker Executive Search. 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