Tarleton State University Looking for Dean, School of Health & Service Professions Full Time

The Dean leads the School of Health & Service Professions under the guidance of the Associate Vice President & Executive Dean of
the College of Health Sciences, and is responsible for supervising the teaching, research, and service missions of the school. The Dean is
responsible for assuring collaboration and cooperation on initiatives among the programs within the College of Health Sciences. The Dean
exercises leadership responsibility within the School of Health & Service Professions regarding budgeting, curriculum and degree
offerings, faculty and student recruiting, faculty development, tenure and promotion, funding-raising, long term strategic planning,
promotion of school interests in the communities we serve, and student success and mentoring within the school. The Dean serves as a Campus
Security Authority (CSA); Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate.

Responsibilities:

• 15% Provide strong planning and management leadership, vision and support to college programs, departments, centers,
  institutes, and personnel emphasizing collegiality, integration and collaboration among school personnel, programs and resources.
• 15% Encourage a school- and university-wide culture of student success and academic excellence, by emphasizing high academic standards,
  excellent teaching, faculty and student scholarship, exemplary student success support services, continuous quality improvement and data
  driven decision making.
• 20% Actively pursue the development of a school advancement and fund-raising program focused on the
  cultivation, acquisition of resources for continuous development, and improvement of the school.
• 15% Elevate the academic profile
  and research of the school, as well as integrating applied learning experiences into the school academic programs. Actively implements
  academic programs at all campus locations while maintaining high quality. Implements a successful plan for growth at those locations, and
  aligns the overall school growth plan with the strategic enrollment plan and university strategic plan. Implements new programs in the areas
  of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant.
• 5% Promote compliance with all TAMUS Policies and Regulations,
  and all Tarleton Rules and Procedures.
• 5% Provide leadership in the management of school budgets, personnel, and assures
  sustainable use of all resources.
• 5% Represents the school effectively both internally and externally.
• 5% Advocate for
  student, faculty, staff and intellectual diversity in higher education.
• 10% Initiate industry linkages that will assist in
  curriculum development and career opportunities for graduates, as well as internships for students and collaboration of programs with the
  local health industry in the communities we serve.
• 5% Periodic teaching in relevant discipline as schedule allows.

Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree and professional credential in a discipline housed in the School
  of Health & Service Professions (Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Medical Lab Sciences, Dietician, Speech & Communication
  Disorders, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant;
• Earned academic rank and tenure, and record of
  sustained scholarship or creative activity;
• Demonstrated record of successful administrative leadership at the Department Head
  level and/or Associate Dean;
• Strong background in program accreditation
• Evidence of leadership in strategic planning,
  academic program review, and assessment of students; learning outcomes, and program or regional accreditation processes;
• Experience in academic fundraising and the procurement of extramural grants; record of accomplishment, including awards for excellence
  in teaching;
• A well-articulated understanding of the relationship between teaching, service, and scholarship activities
• Demonstrated evidence of student success initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Reputation as an accessible and decisive leader, effective in managing
  change, facilitating conflict resolution, and fostering a spirit of innovation and collaboration among faculty as well as other campus,
  community, industry, and governmental/educational/non-profit partners.
• Superior organizational leadership, supervisory, and
  decision-making skills.
• Record of scholarship and creative activity.

Applicants should submit a cover letter
detailing interest and qualifications along with a CV.