Dean, Health & Behavioral Sciences — Lead Growth & Impact

University of Central Arkansas; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Arkansas in Conway seeks a Dean for the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) to lead academic and clinical programs, strengthen enrollment, and expand partnerships across Arkansas and beyond. The dean will work with faculty and staff to advance scholarly excellence, accreditation, and service mission in a rapidly changing healthcare education landscape.

Located in Conway, UCA is a public university with a strategic plan through 2035.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in a discipline related to the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS).
• Proven record of academic leadership and administrative experience at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for academic programs, faculty and staff, budgets and resource planning.
• Oversee clinical operations, accreditation, and partnerships.
• Develop external partnerships with healthcare systems and community organizations.
• Engage with faculty, governance bodies, and university leadership to advance CHBS.

Skills

Academic leadership

Enrollment management

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Budget management

Partnership development

Communication

Education

Earned doctorate

Job description

The University of Central Arkansas in Conway seeks a Dean for the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) to lead academic and clinical programs, strengthen enrollment, and expand partnerships across Arkansas and beyond. The dean will work with faculty and staff to advance scholarly excellence, accreditation, and service mission in a rapidly changing healthcare education landscape.

Located in Conway, UCA is a public university with a strategic plan through 2035.