Dean of the School Of Health Sciences

Dean of the School Of Health Sciences

Company:

Winston-Salem State University

Job Location:

Winston-Salem, 27110

Category:

Health Sciences Deans

Type:

Full-Time

Appointment Length.: 12

Primary Purpose of the Position:

At Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), we ensure that every student enters to learn and departs to serve their local community, the nation, and the world. WSSU is committed to providing students with high-quality educational experiences in an engaging campus environment, where students have the opportunity to thrive as learners and leaders.

WSSU seeks a visionary leader to serve as its next Dean of the School of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean has the unique responsibility of positioning this academic unit for local, regional, and national acclaim and recognition, as a leading producers of students prepared to serve as 21st healthcare professionals. The Dean must be a visionary, experienced health or medical sciences professional, equipped with professional and academic leadership experiences to position the College of Health Sciences and Professions as a premier 21st academic unit at WSSU and beyond. The Dean must be a passionate leader, adaptable to the challenges of higher education and the field of health sciences. This leader must be able to successfully articulate a vision and mission for the College that aligns with current industry and workforce needs, along with the mission and values of WSSU and its current strategic plan.

The Dean must also be an authentic academic leader that is able to foster meaningful and lasting relationships with external stakeholders, the healthcare industry and community leaders. Moreover, the Dean serves as not only the College's chief academic officer but manages the unit's operating budget. It is essential that the next Dean be able to successfully align the budgetary appropriations of the College to the unit's strategic priorities.

WSSU has a longstanding history of producing qualified nurses. Nursing has been a staple academic program for the College; however, the next leader must be able to initiate a vision that is able to align healthcare industry workforce needs by developing new and exciting health sciences related academic programs. As the next leader is expected to set the vision for the future academic program offerings of the College, this leader must be able to manage existing academic programs and ensure that all regional and national accreditation standards are successfully achieved.

The Dean must bring to the position academic leadership experiences that foster a climate of innovative teaching and learning among the faculty, while promoting a spirit of collegiality, excellence in teaching, research, and service, which contributes to WSSU's strategic priority related to enhancing research opportunities and capacity for students and faculty.

Preferred Years Experience,Skills, Training , Education:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with media and public relations.
• Evidence of proficiency with various technological tools that impact student engagement, faculty and staff development.
• Superb written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with various technological tools that impact student engagement, faculty and staff development, and business operations.
• Experience with procuring sponsored research and grant administration.
• Knowledge and experience working with faculty across disciplines and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and planning.
• Experience as a board-certified clinician (Physician, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, etc.)

Special Instructions Summary:

Winston-Salem State University, School of Health Sciences has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search for the Dean. Amy Segal is leading this search with Miguel Santiago and Olivia McVicker. More information to follow. To apply, please visit: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/winston-salem-state-university-school-health-sciences/dean

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