Dean, College of Health Sciences

Roles and Responsibilities

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We seek a nationally recognized leader who respects the complex nature of interprofessional education and practice across settings and specialties.

The Dean is expected to cultivate a healthy work environment by embracing a culture of transparency and shared governance, assuring the well-being of the College through the allocation of funds, space, and other resources to support the College mission.

• Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Health Sciences, responsible for promoting and sustaining excellence in teaching;
• curriculum and program development and evaluation; faculty research and scholarship; faculty and staff recruitment, employment, professional development, and evaluation;

student success and support services; and support excellent healthcare delivery in the region through the Division of Clinical Affairs and ETSU Health practice networks.

The Dean will support and develop strong interprofessional collaborative relationships with other Colleges within the University, external academic institutions, local and regional health systems, healthcare providers, and community partners.

They will provide leadership for strategic planning and policymaking, represent the College on university governance committees, and ensure compliance with internal and external policies, accreditation, and certification requirements.

The Dean will also set the conditions for interdisciplinary research growth consistent with ETSU’s ambition to be one of the premier R2 research universities in the nation.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include an earned 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;

and licensed or license-eligible in their healthcare discipline, if licensure is usually required for practice in that field.

• Ideal 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, including donor and alumni relations;
• commitment to diversity and inclusion; demonstrated advocacy for faculty research, scholarship and practice that crosses the care continuum;

and ability to provide strong fiscal management and oversight and guide development activities. Additional characteristics include 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.

University and Region

East Tennessee State University is a regional state-supported institution serving nearly 14,000 students yearly. It is located in Northeast Tennessee in Johnson City (population 72,514), with a million people within a 75-mile radius.

The area abounds in scenic mountain beauty and places of historical interest and is prized for outdoor recreation, festivals, and cultural experiences.

Application Process

Parker Executive Search is assisting East Tennessee State University in the search for the Dean of the College of Health Sciences.

The Search Committee invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, full resume / CV, and contact information of at least five references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University.

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted before September 23, 2024.

Please submit applications directly to Parker Executive Search. For additional information, please contact :

ETSU is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

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