Develop and drive a strategic plan for the College's
undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral curricula, as well as its
associate-level programming.
Cultivate and expand workforce development partnerships with
regional hospitals and healthcare systems, and administer all
clinical and community practicum contracts for supervised practice
experiences.
Champion interprofessional education (IPE) and academic
innovation, including emerging trends in healthcare education,
clinical simulation, and online teaching and learning.
Direct Program Directors to ensure ongoing assessment of key
performance indicators — persistence, retention, attainment,
student learning, and program outcomes.
Oversee management, operational delivery, and risk mitigation
for the College's on-campus clinics.
Prepare a proposed operating budget, administer the approved
budget, and monitor all financial transactions for the
College.
In collaboration with School Directors, recommend to the
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs the hiring,
reappointment, and rank of School faculty, and advise the Provost
on faculty dismissal recommendations.
Represent the College of Health Sciences on University-wide
committees and ad hoc task forces.
Approve and help develop public relations and marketing
materials for the College, and partner with the Office of
Admissions to achieve enrollment goals in support of the Strategic
Enrollment Management Plan.
Lead fundraising and grant-writing efforts for the College in
conjunction with the Vice President of Marketing, Vice President of
Advancement, Vice President of Institutional Research, and the
Institutional Grants Office.
Represent the College at professional, public relations, and
fundraising events.
Advance a personal scholarly portfolio and encourage College
faculty to pursue scholarship and creative work, supporting
university, regional, or professional publication and presentation
as appropriate to their discipline.
Champion the scholarship of teaching and learning and academic
innovation through the Center for Excellence in Learning and
Teaching and external conferences.
Support the Tutoring and Learning Center and other academic
support services offered within the College.
Plan and lead faculty School meetings, and ensure School
Directors meet regularly with their faculty.
Collaborate with fellow Deans on shared programming, faculty,
facilities, and other strategic initiatives that advance the
College's strategic plan.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs or the President.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
- Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best
practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion,
and build an environment in which all members of the University
community are treated with respect and dignity.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health sciences education,
curricula, clinical training standards, accreditation, and
professional practice across the College's program areas — dental
hygiene, chiropractic, nursing, health professions, acupuncture,
physician assistant studies, and nutrition.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in interprofessional and
healthcare education, workforce development, and online teaching
and learning.
- Skill in academic portfolio and budget management,
organizational planning, and data-informed decision-making.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the
ability to lead and contribute within cross-functional teams and to
engage internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, presentation, writing, and research
skills.
- Proven ability to lead within complex, collaborative
environments.
- Self-motivated, independent thinker who can meet deadlines and
manage competing and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to build cooperation and consensus with colleagues and
departments throughout the University.
- Ability to work with an ethnically, culturally, and socially
diverse community of students, staff, faculty, and other
constituencies.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Earned rank of Professor in a discipline housed within the
College, or equivalent experience in clinical practice or
administration.
- An earned doctoral or terminal degree in one of, or closely
related to, the College's program areas — Dental Hygiene,
Chiropractic, Nursing, Health Professions/Allied Health,
Acupuncture, Physician Assistant Studies, or Nutrition — from a
regionally accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated postsecondary teaching experience in a health
sciences discipline, with a strong academic and clinical background
in the field.
- Minimum of seven years of progressive, senior-level academic
and administrative leadership directing complex health science and
health care programs across all degree levels.
- Demonstrated success building and managing clinical education
sites, patient care operations, and healthcare compliance.
- Experience with review and promotion processes.
- Documented success in discipline-specific and regional
accreditation.
- Experience administering academic and clinical budgets across
healthcare disciplines.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Work Environment
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Outdoor Weather Conditions
X
Work with fumes or airborne particles
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Vibration
X
Physical Activity
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Talking & Hearing
X
Using hands/fingers to handle/feel
X
Climbing or balancing
X
Bending, pulling, pushing
X
Driving
X
Lifting Requirements
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 75 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
Over 100 pounds
X
Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is
required by the job)
___ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish
colors)
___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be
seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a
given point)
___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to
judge distances and spatial relationships)
_X_ No special vision requirements
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401k employer match
- Employee & dependent life insurance
- Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse &
dependents
- PTO program
- Flexible work schedules / work from home opportunities
(This job description does not constitute an employment
agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is
used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by
the University as the needs of the University and requirements of
the job change.)
The University of Bridgeport provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status
as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state,
and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with
applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, and training.
