Position Title: Dean-Health Sciences and Professional Studies
Department: Health Sciences and Professional Studies
Term of Assignment: Tenure Track
FLSA Status: Exempt = not eligible for overtime
Salary: Competitive
Travel: 10-25%
Brief Statement of Duties:
Provide dynamic and visionary leadership for the College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies which includes four schools (School of Clinical Sciences, School of Education Leadership and Public Service, School of Health and Human Performance, and School of Nursing), five departments (Criminal Justice, Counseling and Consultation Services, Engineering Technology, Military Sciences, and Social Work), and two Centers (Center for Native American Studies and Center for Rural Health). The Dean will facilitate cooperative and collaborative relationships within the College and with the University and external communities. Ensure that the students receive a high quality education by supporting excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship among faculty. Engage directly in external resource attraction and fundraising efforts. This position is detailed in the search page found here: https://nmu.edu/executive-search/. This is a campus based position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Education: Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree
Discipline/Degree Area: Related discipline found within the College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies.
Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Professional accomplishments sufficient to warrant an appointment as a tenured professor in the College.
Required Minimum Work Experience: Five years of administrative and leadership responsibility in a higher education environment, including evidence of innovative and collaborative approaches to leadership and administrative responsibilities.
Experience with budgets, staffing plans, personnel supervision, adaptability to change in higher education (incl. online and technology integration), strategic planning, and assessment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Educational Background
• Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field within the College of Health Science and Professional Studies.
• Academic credentials, including a strong record of scholarship, teaching, and service that would merit a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor.
Leadership and Administrative Experience
• A minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, preferably as a department head/chair, associate dean, dean or similar.
• Experience with budget management, personnel decisions, and strategic planning in a university setting.
• Proven ability to support faculty development, tenure, and promotion.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes and higher education regulations.
Teaching and Student-Centered Focus
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, emphasizing student success, retention, and engagement.
• Familiarity with applied learning, experiential education, and curriculum development initiatives.
Research and Scholarship
• A record of scholarship, research, and/or creative work, with an understanding of how to support faculty in achieving research goals.
• Experience balancing teaching and scholarship roles and recognizing institutional priorities.
Accreditation and Curriculum Development
• Experience with program assessment, accreditation, and academic program review.
• Ability to lead curriculum development that aligns with regional needs and societal trends.
• Ability to foster community partnerships.
Fundraising and Resource Development
• Proven ability to secure grants, donations and partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Experience with alumni relations and donor engagement.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Demonstrated success in promoting diversity, recruiting diverse faculty/students, and fostering an inclusive academic environment.
• Understanding of the needs of first-generation, rural, and underrepresented students.
ATTRIBUTES
1. Visionary and Collaborative Leadership
• Ability to articulate and implement a clear vision for the College of Health Science and Professional Studies in alignment with the university’s mission and strategic plan.
• Strong commitment to shared governance and faculty collaboration.
2. Strong Communication and Relationship-Building Skills
• Ability to engage effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, and community stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
3. Adaptability and Innovation
• Forward-thinking leader who can navigate changes in higher education, including online learning and technology integration.
• Willingness to innovate in curriculum and program development across disciplines and to meet student needs.
4. Integrity and Ethical Leadership
• Demonstrated fairness, transparency, and ethical decision-making.
• Commitment to faculty and staff well-being, professional development, and morale.
5. Student and Faculty Advocacy
• Passion for student success, faculty research and professional development.
• Ability to creatively support both faculty and staff in achieving their goals.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with academic programs requiring external accreditation.
Experience in working with external agencies, affiliations, community outreach, and partnerships.
Commitment to promote all forms of scholarship and service.
Experience with working with faculty in a shared academic governance environment.
Experience with international programs.
Broad academic experience working with, supporting, and advocating for different academic disciplines.
An appreciation for the mission of a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility for a diverse student body.
Ability to support external funding for research or other activities, including grant administration.
Experience improving efficiency of academic operations.
Experience facilitating collaborative relationships within the College, between the College and the University, and between the College and external communities.
Experience with student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicant materials to include employment application, Cover Letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts. Please note that the job posting will close at 11:55PM on April 25, 2025. This position is detailed in the search page found here: https://nmu.edu/executive-search/
Contact Information: Dr. Robert Winn - Chair, [email protected]
Equal Employment Opportunity: NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.
