Dean, College of Health Sciences

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleDean, College of Health SciencesRequisition NumberFE04608Working TitleDeanDepartment Name89000:ProvostWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationPh.D. or equivalent degree. Nationally recognized achievement in academic pursuits that would warrant appointment as a tenured, full professor.Required Related Experienceu2022 Progressive and broad academic administrative leadership experience arising from a senior-level administrative role such as department chair, center director, associate dean or dean.u2022 Evidence of innovation in the classroom with demonstrated undergraduate and graduate teaching excellence.u2022 Distinguished record of extramural funding and scholarship aligned with the College of Health Sciencesu2019 (CHS) robust program in research and scholarship.u2022 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/CertificationN/AJob SummaryThe 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 collegeu2019s 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 universityu2019s nationally ranked academic medical system, which includes the Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Childrenu2019s 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.Responsibilitiesu2022 Identify and establish fundraising priorities and secure gifts from alumni, corporations, foundations and/or supporters.u2022 Lead critical partnerships within the universityu2019s health care system and UK HealthCare.u2022 Allocate college resources, including faculty, staff, financial resources, space, furniture and equipment.u2022 Schedule and preside over CHS Executive Council meetings; set agenda in consultation with administrators and Faculty Council.u2022 Appoint CHS Promotion and Tenure Committee (in consultation with the collegeu2019s Faculty Council), Appeals Committee and ad hoc committees.u2022 Consult on risk management issues (e.g., FERPA, sexual harassment, discrimination, HIPAA, etc.).u2022 Foster an environment of shared governance by building relations with all campus communities while shepherding a culture of collaboration.u2022 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.u2022 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.u2022 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.u2022 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 ObjectivesThe 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:u2022 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.u2022 In alignment with the universityu2019s 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.u2022 Leveraging community engagement and team science to promote research growth.u2022 The dean will also help the college maintain essential partnerships with UK HealthCare, the universityu2019s nationally ranked academic medical system. UK HealthCare includes the Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Childrenu2019s Hospital, Eastern State Hospital, UK St. Claire, UK Kingu2019s Daughters and a comprehensive network of specialized outpatient clinics and services.u2022 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 u2014 and expertise and partners will be closely positioned in the CHS to broaden impact by growing powerful interdisciplinary programs, teams and collaborations.u2022 Being visible and involved in advancement opportunities.u2022 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 universityu2019s Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement in formulating and implementing a philanthropic and development strategy that supports the collegeu2019s research, education, scholarship, capital and long-term needs.Greenwood Asher & Associatesu00ae 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:u2022 A letter of interest that clearly states the applicantu2019s qualifications for the positionu2022 A current rsum/curriculum vitaeThe 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:u2022 Julie Schrodt, Senior Executive Search Consultant, u2022 Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search, of applications will continue until the position is filled.Skills / Knowledge / Abilitiesu2022 Views the dean position as an opportunity to serve and inspire all CHS stakeholders.u2022 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.u2022 Nurtures the professional growth and success of CHS leadership, faculty, staff and students.u2022 Possesses an energetic, well-grounded and success-oriented personality driven by a desire to help others.u2022 Shows initiative and self-discipline, with the confidence and charisma to lead, encourage and empower others.u2022 Promotes a collaborative environment and consensus-building through shared decision-making practices.u2022 Seeks collective wisdom and input from all college stakeholders.u2022 Facilitates multiple competing priorities and divergent viewpoints.u2022 Executes complex decisions that align with university policies based on the university principle of shared governance.u2022 Models a strong moral compass with unquestionable integrity and high professional standards.u2022 Possesses effective social skills.u2022 Supports the well-being of college stakeholders through transparent leadership, accessibility, and respectful workplace practices.u2022 Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly to a range of audiences.u2022 Values collaborative engagement and actively seeks opportunities to connect with a broad range of institutional and external partners to support the collegeu2019s mission.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experienceu2022 A successful academic administrative leadership record that demonstrates compelling evidence of capacity to manage the college.u2022 An ability to develop and fulfill the collegeu2019s land-grant mission through building a shared collaborative vision.u2022 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 collegeu2019s research agenda.u2022 A demonstrated commitment to advancing the quality of undergraduate and graduate education.u2022 A demonstrated commitment to excellence through research, instruction, advising and service to the institution and field.u2022 Possess an innovative and forward-thinking leadership approach to elevate the collegeu2019s academic and research profile within the evolving field of health sciences.u2022 Experience cultivating and successfully garnering support from individual donors, foundations and corporations.u2022 Ability to foster external partnerships and develop collaborations with state legislatures and other constituency groups.u2022 Experience with development and utilization of online and distance learning programs.u2022 Commitment to ensuring effective student recruitment and successful activities to stimulate the collegeu2019s enrollment growth.u2022 Experience in leading and organizing college-wide accreditation activities.u2022 Experience in leading a broad range of academic units across multiple disciplines.u2022 Ability to strategically manage the collegeu2019s fiscal resources in a transparent manner.u2022 Demonstrated commitment to fostering institutional engagement and collaboration across faculty, staff, and students.u2022 A commitment to working with staff and faculty to attract and retain promising early career and experienced individuals.u2022 Effective communication skills with a commitment to transparency, collaboration and shared decision-making.Deadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. Curriculum Vita2. Cover LetterOptional Documents1. Academic TranscriptApply Here:

Created: 2026-02-04