Dean of Health Sciences & Interprofessional Education

University of Bridgeport; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bridgeport is seeking a Dean of the College of Health Sciences to provide visionary academic and administrative leadership across four schools, institutes, and on-campus clinics. The Dean will guide curricula development, workforce partnerships with regional hospitals, and interprofessional education initiatives.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will oversee budgeting, faculty appointments, accreditation, and strategic planning, while fostering collaboration across

Qualifications

• Earned rank of Professor in a health sciences discipline or equivalent senior-level administrative experience.
• Doctoral or terminal degree in a related health sciences field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated postsecondary teaching experience in health sciences with strong academic and clinical background.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive senior-level academic and administrative leadership overseeing complex health science programs.
• Experience with clinical education sites, accreditation, budgeting, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary academic and administrative leadership across the College and its four Schools and Institutes.
• Develop and drive a strategic plan for undergraduate to doctoral curricula and programming.
• Cultivate workforce development partnerships with regional hospitals and healthcare systems.
• Champion interprofessional education and online teaching innovations.
• Direct program directors to ensure assessment of persistence, retention, and outcomes.
• Oversee clinics, manage operating budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the Provost on faculty hiring, reappointment, and promotions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Interprofessional education

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Communication

Education

Doctoral or terminal degree in Dental Hygiene, Chiropractic, Nursing, Health Professions/Allied Health, Acupuncture, PA Studies, or Nutrition

Job description

The University of Bridgeport is seeking a Dean of the College of Health Sciences to provide visionary academic and administrative leadership across four schools, institutes, and on-campus clinics. The Dean will guide curricula development, workforce partnerships with regional hospitals, and interprofessional education initiatives.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will oversee budgeting, faculty appointments, accreditation, and strategic planning, while fostering collaboration across