"Dean, School of Health Professions"

Dean, School of Health Professions

Hunter College, the largest of the senior colleges in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, with an enrollment of approximately 23,000, including more than 6,000 graduate students, is an anchor institution leveraging its intellectual, human, and physical capital in partnership with others to advance human understanding, spur innovation, and catalyze economic vibrancy. Offering a wide range of baccalaureate and master’s degrees, in more than thirty academic departments among its five schools: School of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Professions, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, & Silberman School of Social Work, as well as participating in the doctoral programs of The City University of New York. Hunter College has been a leading engine of social mobility for every generation of New Yorkers since the college’s founding in 1870, especially the newest Americans.

Hunter College seeks a Dean of its School of Health Professions, which consists of three departments: Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, and Nutrition & Public Health. The successful candidate will have had success in creating innovative education programs, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, driving research, and developing strong clinical partnerships. This position reports to the Provost.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to realize the full potential of the school.
• Oversee the school budget.
• Oversee academic programs that achieve strong results for enrollment, student success, and career placement.
• Anticipate trends in health sciences and professions, including the growing use of digital learning technologies and artificial intelligence tools, growth of alternative careers for program graduates, and growing demand for education among non-traditional learners.
• Ensure the programs meet appropriate accreditation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in a health science field required.
• Progressive and successful senior administrative and fiscal management experience in a higher education setting.
• Notable record of academic achievement, research, practice, and service; qualified for appointment as a professor with tenure at Hunter College.
• Evidence of significant academic administrative accomplishments, including fiscal oversight, program accreditation, and strategic planning.
• A deep understanding of the future of the health sciences and health-related professions and higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment that supports excellence.

CUNY TITLE

Dean

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range, commensurate with education and experience, between $175,000 - $215,000.

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Jan. 19, 2026. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.