Associate Dean for the School of Health Sciences

Associate Dean for the School of Health Sciences

Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences

Adelphi University invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean of the School of Health Sciences in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences. The next Associate Dean should be a proven, dynamic, innovative, and collaborative leader capable of bringing a bold, creative vision as well as strong organizational and management skills to the position.

Located just 23 miles from New York City, Adelphi is a private university in the midst of one of the most dynamic phases of its 125-year history. With record enrollments, an increasingly diverse student body and faculty, expanding graduate programs and growing financial and administrative strength, Adelphi is being transformed just as it is transforming the lives of its students through its personalized approach to higher education. The University is a doctoral granting institution with eight colleges and schools and more than 100 different degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional levels serving nearly 8,100 students.

The Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Science at Adelphi University is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence.  For further information about the college go to https://www.adelphi.edu/education.

The School of Health Sciences at Adelphi University is part of the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences. The School is comprised of the Department of Health and Sport Sciences and the Department Communication Sciences and Disorders.  The School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees rich with hands-on learning, research, and community engagement opportunities for students. Through the School of Health Sciences, students obtain the skills and experiences necessary for them to became leaders in their field and positively impact their communities.

Reporting to the Dean of the Ruth S. Annon College of Education and Health Sciences, the Associate Dean is responsible for leading the School of Health Sciences in curriculum innovation and interprofessional program development and providing leadership and oversight of the quality of academic programming and academic collaborations in the School of Health Sciences. They will coordinate and assist with new program approval, registration, and modifications to current programs work with faculty to keep obtain programmatic accreditation, strengthen and improve the recruitment and retention of faculty, and aid in student recruitment and retention efforts in collaboration with the University. The Associate Dean will also promote a culture of research in the School and actively seek grant opportunities.

Qualified candidates should have an earned doctoral degree in health sciences or a related field, a track record of scholarship, and an understanding of national trends in the health sciences. The successful candidate will have administrative experience in a higher education setting and have the ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners. The next Associate Dean will be expected to meet the requirements to enter the position with the rank of full professor.

The review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send nominations, inquiries, and application materials, including a letter of interest and curriculum vitae, in confidence to:

Steve Leo, Managing Director

Brian Bustin, Senior Associate

Storbeck Search

AdelphiAssocDean@storbecksearch.com

Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse workforce. It strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and veterans. Adelphi University is an EEO/AA employer.