Dean, College of Health Sciences

Job Title
Dean, College of Health Sciences


Requisition Number
FE04608


Working Title
Dean


Department Name
89000:Provost


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Nationally recognized achievement in academic pursuits that would warrant appointment as a tenured, full professor.



Required Related Experience

• Progressive and broad academic administrative leadership experience arising from a senior-level administrative role such as department chair, center director, associate dean or dean.
• Evidence of innovation in the classroom with demonstrated undergraduate and graduate teaching excellence.
• Distinguished record of extramural funding and scholarship aligned with the College of Health Sciences’ (CHS) robust program in research and scholarship.
• Ability to build partnerships and collaborate with external stakeholders, government agencies and health science partners to support the tri-part mission of teaching, research and service.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Job Summary

The CHS dean serves as the chief academic officer, administrative officer and spokesperson for the college. Reporting directly to the provost, the dean holds a tenured faculty rank (professor) while providing strong and visionary leadership and strategic direction for the academic departments, programs and initiatives within a complex fiscal environment. The dean ensures the college’s academic, research, and service missions are achieved and that the college is well-positioned to address evolving challenges and opportunities within the fields of health sciences. The dean will also support and strengthen essential partnerships with UK HealthCare, the university’s nationally ranked academic medical system, which includes the Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital and a comprehensive network of specialized outpatient clinics and services.

With a demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship, research productivity and service, the dean will be a recognized scholar with both a national and international profile who can amplify the visibility and reputation of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish fundraising priorities and secure gifts from alumni, corporations, foundations and/or supporters.
• Lead critical partnerships within the university’s health care system and UK HealthCare.
• Allocate college resources, including faculty, staff, financial resources, space, furniture and equipment.
• Schedule and preside over CHS Executive Council meetings; set agenda in consultation with administrators and Faculty Council.
• Appoint CHS Promotion and Tenure Committee (in consultation with the college’s Faculty Council), Appeals Committee and ad hoc committees.
• Consult on risk management issues (e.g., FERPA, sexual harassment, discrimination, HIPAA, etc.).
• Foster an environment of shared governance by building relations with all campus communities while shepherding a culture of collaboration.
• Lead the development and implementation of a strategy that will position the college as among the highest rated in the country for extramurally funded research, in conjunction with the vice president for research.
• Make recommendations on appointments, reappointments, terminal appointments, decisions not to reappoint, post-retirement appointments, promotions, granting of tenure, salaries and salary changes for members of the college or for ultimate action thereon when such authority has been delegated by the president or provost.
• Conduct periodic reviews of academic units relative to their missions, administration and finances and make recommendations for improving their performance as outlined in the Administrative Regulations.
• Serve as a chief administrative officer for the college. The dean will be expected to meet regularly with the provost for both individual meetings and as part of regular meetings with the other deans.

Assume such other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by the provost.

Goals and Objectives
The next dean of CHS will step into an exceptional leadership opportunity. Among the responsibilities assigned to this position, the dean is expected to give particular attention to the following leadership goals:

• Articulating and implementing a strategic plan to support the mission of the college and the university, whose goal is to help the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond attain the highest level of health possible.
• In alignment with the university’s strategic plan, the dean will be expected to engage faculty, staff, students and partners to develop clear strategic priorities to move the college forward. This includes developing future leaders of the health sciences workforce, advancing innovation and health sciences practice and serving as a connector with health sciences partners across Kentucky, the nation and the world.
• Leveraging community engagement and team science to promote research growth.
• The dean will also help the college maintain essential partnerships with UK HealthCare, the university’s nationally ranked academic medical system. UK HealthCare includes the Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Eastern State Hospital, UK St. Claire, UK King’s Daughters and a comprehensive network of specialized outpatient clinics and services.
• CHS is part of a world-class teaching and research university, serving the Commonwealth as the flagship, land-grant institution. UK is also a comprehensive campus with all colleges, schools and libraries co-located. The new RHEB will increase the proximity even more — and expertise and partners will be closely positioned in the CHS to broaden impact by growing powerful interdisciplinary programs, teams and collaborations.
• Being visible and involved in advancement opportunities.
• As a key leader within the university and with the construction of the new RHEB, the next dean will play a key role in fundraising and advancement opportunities. The need to raise money will remain constant. It will require dedicated and strategic time by the dean. Fundraising efforts will include working with the university’s Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement in formulating and implementing a philanthropic and development strategy that supports the college’s research, education, scholarship, capital and long-term needs.

Greenwood Asher & Associates® is assisting the University of Kentucky in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Julie Schrodt and/or Jeremy Duff from Greenwood Asher & Associates. Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae

The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, you must complete the UK application and also direct inquiries, nominations and application materials to:

• Julie Schrodt, Senior Executive Search Consultant, julieschrodt@greenwoodsearch.com
• Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search, jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com
  
  

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Views the dean position as an opportunity to serve and inspire all CHS stakeholders.
• Advocates for and champions the college to advance its academic mission and support the professional goals of staff, students, and faculty across its institutional and service networks.
• Nurtures the professional growth and success of CHS leadership, faculty, staff and students.
• Possesses an energetic, well-grounded and success-oriented personality driven by a desire to help others.
• Shows initiative and self-discipline, with the confidence and charisma to lead, encourage and empower others.
• Promotes a collaborative environment and consensus-building through shared decision-making practices.
• Seeks collective wisdom and input from all college stakeholders.
• Facilitates multiple competing priorities and divergent viewpoints.
• Executes complex decisions that align with university policies based on the university principle of shared governance.
• Models a strong moral compass with unquestionable integrity and high professional standards.
• Possesses effective social skills.
• Supports the well-being of college stakeholders through transparent leadership, accessibility, and respectful workplace practices.
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Values collaborative engagement and actively seeks opportunities to connect with a broad range of institutional and external partners to support the college’s mission.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

• A successful academic administrative leadership record that demonstrates compelling evidence of capacity to manage the college.
• An ability to develop and fulfill the college’s land-grant mission through building a shared collaborative vision.
• A strong record of research including a portfolio of extramurally funded research and scholarship with national and international stature and ability to cultivate and extend the college’s research agenda.
• A demonstrated commitment to advancing the quality of undergraduate and graduate education.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence through research, instruction, advising and service to the institution and field.
• Possess an innovative and forward-thinking leadership approach to elevate the college’s academic and research profile within the evolving field of health sciences.
• Experience cultivating and successfully garnering support from individual donors, foundations and corporations.
• Ability to foster external partnerships and develop collaborations with state legislatures and other constituency groups.
• Experience with development and utilization of online and distance learning programs.
• Commitment to ensuring effective student recruitment and successful activities to stimulate the college’s enrollment growth.
• Experience in leading and organizing college-wide accreditation activities.
• Experience in leading a broad range of academic units across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to strategically manage the college’s fiscal resources in a transparent manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering institutional engagement and collaboration across faculty, staff, and students.
• A commitment to working with staff and faculty to attract and retain promising early career and experienced individuals.
• Effective communication skills with a commitment to transparency, collaboration and shared decision-making.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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