The University of Louisiana Monroe invites applications and nominations for the Dean of the College of Health Sciences.
The University of Louisiana Monroe, a comprehensive, state institution of higher education, is accepting applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Health Sciences. The University seeks an innovative, forward-looking academic administrator and scholar to lead this College that serves approximately 2,350 students.
The Opportunity
The College of Health Sciences is home to Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Health Studies, Kinesiology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Medical Laboratory Science, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiologic Technology, and Speech-Language Pathology. The College offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in both on-campus and online formats. The College works closely in collaborative research with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), the first and only medical school with a public-private cooperative partnership agreement in Louisiana.
The Position
The Dean of the College is the chief academic officer and the administrative head of the College. The Dean holds academic rank and is charged with the administration, academic leadership, and supervision of the operation of the College through its instructional programs, research, publications, and service activities.
Direct reports to the Dean include the Associate Dean, School Directors, Program Coordinators/Directors, Business & Facilities Manager, and administrative support staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership that develops an ever-improving College.
• Provides vision and implements strategic planning consistent with, and in, support of the University strategic plan.
• Supports a culture of collegial governance.
• Develops strong working relationships with the University President, Provost, Vice Presidents, Deans, and other administrators
as well as the Dean of VCOM, and the community.
• Promotes a collaborative and innovative environment for faculty, staff and students.
• Advocates for all schools, departments and programs within the College.
• Oversees, facilitates, and supports all programs to meet or exceed accreditation standards.
• Provides operational leadership for an effective, efficient, and dynamic College.
Is responsible for the academic, administrative, and fiscal leadership of the College.
• Recruits, retains, and leads high-quality faculty and staff.
• Facilitates recruitment, matriculation, retention, and graduation of students.
• Facilitates grantsmanship and promotes a cutting-edge research environment.
• Aggressively pursues strong relationships with industries and promotes entrepreneurship.
• Facilitates resolution of complaints and grievances of students, staff, and faculty
• Determines the charge of and appoints members to College committees in association with the leadership of the College.
• Chairs the College administrative council.
• Evaluates all direct reports.
• Oversees the promotion and tenure process of the College.
• Oversees utilization of space and resources in the College.
• Creates an environment that supports professional excellence
Provides external representation to promote the College and University.
• Attends University, community, and professional events.
• Represents the College to external stakeholders.
• Serves on professional and University committees as assigned.
• Cultivates opportunities for and supports the efforts of the University’s Foundation
Qualifications
The successful candidate must:
• Have an earned doctorate in health sciences or related field housed in the College of Health Sciences.
• Must have a demonstrated background in administration, providing visionary academic, administrative, fiscal, budgetary, and
personal leadership.
• Have a demonstrated record of successful administrative accomplishment, including program development, program
accreditation, and student/faculty recruitment and retention.
• Possess a strong record of teaching, service, and scholarly achievement, including competitive extramural funding, consistent
with the rank of full professor with tenure.
• Have the ability to work outside normal University business hours as needed and travel occasionally.
University of Louisiana Monroe
The University of Louisiana Monroe has an enrollment of nearly 8,500 students. ULM is designated as an R3 Doctoral University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Defined by faculty excellence in teaching and research, the University has a 238-acre campus located in a culturally rich metro area with a population of more than 150,000.
With a faculty that focuses on students, the University offers 85 degree programs across four colleges (Arts, Education, and Sciences, Business and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy), and the Graduate School. Degrees range from associate to doctorate.
Embracing new technology, the institution provides an integrated, interactive learning environment that reflects a student's future workplace. The University is home to the state's only public pharmacy program and offers many health related degrees to prepare students for exciting and rewarding careers.
Classroom instruction is only one part of life at the University. The warm, friendly environment found on campus helps students feel a strong sense of community. More than 120 student organizations on campus allow students to make friends while developing leadership skills and serving the community. In addition to campus organizations, many students are also active volunteers, who donate their time and talents to service and civic organizations and many other worthwhile causes.
The University is a leader in the state in research, economic development, and community partnerships. The campus is a vibrant place where scientists conduct cutting-edge research, business leaders meet to create innovative strategies, and students are prepared for demanding careers in both traditional and emerging fields and professions.
Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe is the cultural, economic, educational, and medical hub for Northeast Louisiana. The birth place of Delta Air Lines, the Monroe metropolitan area has public-private partnerships and cooperation at the local, regional, state, and federal levels that are resulting in significant job growth. Providing a high quality of life for its citizens, the city offers a wide variety of restaurants, unique shops, neighborhoods, parks, and community centers.
Application and Nomination Process
Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations are invited.
All applications must be submitted through our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ulm. The following documents must be uploaded to the application in pdf format 1) letter of interest 2) current vitae and 3) list of at least five references with full contact and e-mail information (references will not be contacted without consent from applicant).
The review of applications will begin on 10/30/2023. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Nominations must be submitted to Dr. H. Glenn Anderson at ganderson@ulm.edu by 10/20/2023. Please include the nominee’s full contact and email information.