Dean, College of Health Professions

Company: Daily Progress
Location: New York
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Since 1906, has provided its students a powerful combination of knowledge in the professions, real-world experience, and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum so they develop the skills and habits of mind to realize their full potential as leaders and changemakers solving our society's challenges. One of the greatest areas of global need is in the field of the health professions, and Pace alumni are poised to make essential contributions. At this critical time, Pace seeks a Dean of the (CHP) whose leadership skills are uniquely suited to guide the College's innovative growth, ensure continued excellence, and contribute as a collaborative leader to the University's leadership team. With 14,092 students on multiple campuses located in New York City, Westchester County, and online, Pace students begin their journeys with a personalized academic program designed to help them realize their future goals. Small class sizes and professors who are active in their industries help shape Pace's innovative courses and prepare students for a strategic combination of in-class and experiential learning. The College of Health Professions offers nursing, physician assistant, communication science disorders, nutrition, occupational therapy, and health sciences programs. In the top 4% of schools for Nursing and Health Science Majors, CHP graduates are also in the top 3% of highest-paid health professions graduates. At the College of Health Professions, students develop early clinical skills by working in simulated clinical settings and shadowing experienced healthcare professionals in a range of specialized roles. CHP is home to two Centers for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation and has clinical affiliations with leading hospital systems, urgent care, and other healthcare facilities. The faculty is comprised of 72 full-time, 240 adjunct/clinical and didactic professors, and 53 full-time staff, whose combined expertise in teaching, research, and practicum guides its 792 undergraduate and 953 graduate/doctoral students toward careers of consequence. Reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of CHP serves as the College's chief academic officer, providing strategic vision and leadership to the faculty and staff and fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for impactful careers in the health professions. The Dean leads the development and delivery of high-quality and academically rigorous programs and participates in ongoing assessment and accreditation activities. They oversee the recruitment, development, and evaluation of a distinguished faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and lead a talented team of staff in delivering critical services to support student retention and success. The Dean also works to build beneficial relationships with industry partners, the business community, government agencies, alumni, donors, and friends, to establish and enhance practical learning and career opportunities for students, and to secure funding for the College's initiatives. As an institution, Pace's identity and foundational roots in its mission of Opportunitas provide students with experiences that transform their lives and those of their families. The next Dean for the College of Health Professions will provide leadership for its talented faculty and staff so that students will continue to thrive in the rapidly evolving health profession field. Candidates should, at a minimum, possess an earned doctorate and a record of leadership in an academic setting, or in lieu of a terminal degree, candidates may have a demonstrated record of successful executive leadership and comparable credentials and/or experience sufficient to warrant the respect and confidence of the academic community. They should possess the academic experiences and record of sustained scholarship suitable for the appointment of full professor in the College of Health Professions. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile which can be accessed on the . WittKieffer is assisting Pace University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 24, 2025. Application materials, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to: Robin Mamlet, Sandra Chu and Sarah Seavey The salary range for this position is $300,000 to $350,000. Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; parental status, which includes pregnancy; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
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