Dean, Natural & Health Sciences — Strategic Academic Leader

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 113,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State University seeks a Dean to serve as the chief academic and administrative officer for the College of Natural and Health Sciences, providing executive leadership for instructional, operational, and external engagement activities. The role ensures academic quality, student success, and strategic partnerships across STEM, nursing, psychology, health sciences, and laboratory operations.

The Dean will oversee accreditation processes, curriculum development, budget planning, and faculty

Qualifications

• Senior-level academic and administrative leadership experience.
• Experience aligning academic priorities with institutional goals and budgets.
• Proven ability to lead curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Advance student success priorities and academic progression.
• Lead faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and retention.
• Oversee accreditation, licensure, and regulatory standards for the College.
• Direct fiscal and facilities operations, including budgeting and resource stewardship.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and cultivate external partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget administration

Fundraising

Faculty development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Terminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the College

Professor with tenure or tenure-track eligible

Job description

Virginia State University seeks a Dean to serve as the chief academic and administrative officer for the College of Natural and Health Sciences, providing executive leadership for instructional, operational, and external engagement activities. The role ensures academic quality, student success, and strategic partnerships across STEM, nursing, psychology, health sciences, and laboratory operations.

The Dean will oversee accreditation processes, curriculum development, budget planning, and faculty