Dean of Health Sciences and General Education

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science seeks a dynamic Dean of Health Sciences and General Education to lead multiple health programs within a hospital-embedded college. The role emphasizes strategic oversight of curricula, faculty development, and accreditation, with strong collaboration across TriHealth and the college leadership.

The Dean will drive workforce-aligned program growth, recruit and mentor faculty, allocate resources, and ensure quality teaching and clinical

Qualifications

• Doctorate required with substantial leadership and education experience.
• Experience in allied health education and hospital-affiliated settings preferred.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and develop faculty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departments within Health Sciences and General Education.
• Lead accreditation processes and program growth.
• Collaborate with TriHealth and external partners to align curricula with workforce needs.
• Report to the College President and manage resources.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Faculty development

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Healthcare Administration or Education

Job description

Search for the Dean of Health Sciences and General Education

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science

TriHealth

Cincinnati, Ohio

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Dean of Health Sciences and General Education.

TriHealth is a large, integrated, not-for-profit health care system serving the Greater Cincinnati region. As the third largest employer in the region, TriHealth provides a wide range of clinical, educational, preventive, and social programs.

The oldest and largest private teaching and specialty health care facility in Greater Cincinnati, TriHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital is a 638-bed academic medical center recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and its long-standing commitment to education and research.

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science is a private, nonprofit, Catholic institution uniquely embedded within TriHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital. With more than 125 years of experience educating healthcare professionals, the College is an integral part of the TriHealth network and its mission to develop a highly skilled, compassionate workforce. Today, nearly 770 students are enrolled across ten academic programs, preparing graduates for meaningful, in-demand careers across the healthcare continuum.

The Department of Health Sciences and General Education enrolls 377 students across five programs: Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Associate of Science in Health Science, Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, and Medical Assistant Certificate.

With priority access to clinical and practicum placements across the TriHealth system, strong institutional support, and dedicated funding from TriHealth, the Dean will be uniquely positioned to shape innovative, workforce-aligned programs that respond to regional and national healthcare needs. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee faculty recruitment and development, resource allocation, accreditation, and the growth of programs aligned with evolving healthcare needs.

Reporting to the President at GSC, the Dean will cultivate a collaborative, high-performing environment that supports excellence in teaching, service, and practice, while strengthening partnerships with health systems and community organizations. The role is an opportunity to shape an evolving hospital-embedded model of health-sciences education that directly advances regional workforce needs and the College’s Catholic mission.

Qualified candidates will hold a doctorate and have significant experience in healthcare leadership, education, and practice. Experience and knowledge in allied health clinical settings is preferred.

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment.

At TriHealth, inclusion and belonging is our commitment to team members feeling accepted, respected, and valued for who they are as authentic individuals. Team members, regardless of tenure, are actively seen, welcomed, heard, and involved fostering a strong sense of psychological safety and trust. By prioritizing inclusion and belonging, we strengthen relationships, advance health equity, and support the well-being of our people and culture that translates into excellence in the compassion and care we provide to all those we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.