Dean, UNMC Graduate Studies

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites applications for the role of Dean of Graduate Studies. The Dean leads graduate education, aligning programs with institutional priorities and accreditation requirements.

The position reports to the Chancellor and collaborates with the Graduate College and academic leaders. The Dean oversees the Office of Graduate Studies, guiding student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, and degree completion while fostering excellence in

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or terminal degree in biomedical sciences; qualified to be appointed at the rank of professor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate graduate education across UNMC; oversee planning, development, coordination, assessment, and improvement of graduate programs.
• Foster student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, degree completion, and student support services.
• Represent UNMC in collaborations with partners and stakeholders to elevate graduate education and workforce development.

Education

Doctoral degree in biomedical sciences

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2026 - 294

Department

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) Academic Affairs

FTE:

Academic TBD

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Academic TBD

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Operations

Requisition Title

Job Title/Academic Rank

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type M1 - REG ACAD ADMIN SAL

Salary Range

Salary Range Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Executive, Administrative and Managerial

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 07/20/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Position Summary

The Dean of Graduate Studies serves as the campus leader for graduate education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) and as UNMC's representative within the University of Nebraska Graduate College. The Dean is administratively responsible to the Chancellor of UNMC and works in close partnership with the Dean of the Graduate College, who provides leadership for the University-wide Graduate College. In this role, the Dean collaborates with graduate deans and academic leaders across the University of Nebraska system to advance graduate education as a shared, system-wide enterprise.

The Dean is a member of the UNMC leadership team and works closely with the Chancellor, college deans, institute directors, and research leadership to align graduate education with institutional priorities in research, education, and workforce development.

The Dean provides senior leadership for the planning, development, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of graduate programs. The position works with faculty, program directors, and academic leadership to support the establishment, modification, review, and enhancement of graduate degree and certificate programs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, accreditation requirements, and evolving workforce needs.

As a member of the UNMC leadership team, the Dean oversees the Office of Graduate Studies and provides leadership for graduate student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, degree completion, student support services, and professional development initiatives. The Dean is responsible for fostering student success while maintaining high academic standards and promoting outcomes that prepare graduates for careers in academia, industry, government, and the health professions.

The Dean serves as a visible advocate for graduate education and represents UNMC in collaborations with academic partners, government agencies, industry stakeholders, alumni, donors, and professional organizations. The position develops and strengthens relationships that expand opportunities for graduate students, enhance research and training initiatives, and elevates the national reputation of UNMC graduate education.

The Dean leads and coordinates graduate education across a complex academic environment, promoting consistency, accountability, and excellence while respecting the strengths and expertise of individual programs. The position provides administrative oversight of Graduate Studies personnel, operations, budgets, and student support resources and ensures the effective stewardship of resources in support of UNMC's educational and research mission.

This initial posting is open to current University of Nebraska faculty only.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree or terminal degree in biomedical sciences, and will be qualified to be appointed at the rank of professor. Must be qualified to be appointed to the Graduate Faculty. Must be a current faculty member within the University of Nebraska system.

Supplemental Qualifications

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment Other working environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Not Applicable

Kneeling

Kneeling Not Applicable

Reaching

Reaching Not Applicable

Sitting Up to 2 hours

Standing

Standing Occasional

Squatting Not Applicable

Walking

Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric No

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids No

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards No

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE No

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation NA

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion NA

Grasping

Grasping NA

If you selected any area above, please explain

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This posting is for University of Nebraska candidates only. Are you currently employed by the University of Nebraska?
  • Yes
  • No

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