"Founding Dean of the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences"

In response to the ever-growing need for a well-trained workforce in healthcare, mental health, and behavioral and psychological sciences, the University of Massachusetts Global is establishing a School of Health and Behavioral Sciences and seeks an exceptional academic leader to serve as its Founding Dean.

UMass Global is committed to providing adult learners the knowledge, skills, and practical strategies to improve client and patient care. Under the leadership of the Founding Dean, the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences will build on existing offerings in behavioral health and wellness, expanding strategically into areas of study such as public health, health care management, health education and promotion, health informatics, nutrition, and/or occupational therapy.

The School of Health and Behavioral Sciences will serve as the new academic home of UMass Global's departments of Psychology and Social Work and their respective programs, including a MA in Professional Clinical Counseling (PCC) and the University's signature MA in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Master of Social Work (MSW).

UMass Global recently discontinued its nursing programs due to regulatory changes made by the California Board of Registered Nursing and does not plan to reinstate them in the foreseeable future.

The Founding Dean will develop a compelling vision and strategy for the School's future and lead efforts to implement these plans. To effectively lead the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the successful dean candidate will be an innovative and entrepreneurial leader and an effective relationship builder with deep experience in adult education and online learning and a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

A private, non-profit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, UMass Global is committed to helping adult learners change their lives through education. Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, UMass Global is renowned for attentive student support, accommodating transfer policies, commitment to military and veteran students, high graduation rates, alumni satisfaction, and low student debt loan default rates.

The university currently offers more than 55 online programs across the schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Professional Studies, Education, and Extended Education. Tailored for workplace relevance, programs include associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, along with teaching credentials, stackable certificates, and authorizations. UMass Global leverages the expertise of its exceptional faculty — a diverse community of scholar-practitioners who not only teach but are experts in their fields.

The dean position is fully remote. A doctoral degree in a health science, behavioral science, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in health and/or behavioral sciences education, with at least 3 years in a leadership or administrative role, are required.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000 annually.

UMass Global is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race (including hairstyle/texture, protective hairstyles, braids, locks, and twists), color, religion (including religious observance, belief, practice dress and grooming practices), citizenship, pregnancy (including temporary physical or mental limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military (past, present or prospective) status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law.

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