Dean

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) invites entrepreneurial and collaborative health sciences champions to apply for the position of Dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS). The Dean will provide an inspirational vision across the College‘s clinical, education, and research missions and build strong relationships throughout the academic health sciences center community and beyond.

The Dean will join a thriving and innovative community, redefining excellence in health professions and sciences to improve lives. Founded in 2018, CHPS has rapidly expanded to serve nearly 6,284 students across diverse programs in health sciences, physical therapy, kinesiology, athletic training, social work, and communication sciences and disorders. The College is home to three graduate programs ranked in the top 25% by U.S. News & World Report and is Florida‘s leading supplier of speech-language pathologists. As part of the Academic Health Sciences Center, alongside the College of Nursing, College of Medicine, UCF Student Health Services, and UCF Health, CHPS continues to emphasize and deepen its commitment to interprofessional education and collaborative practice to ensure students are prepared to serve on healthcare teams. CHPS students flourish through transformative initiatives like community health ambassadors, clinical shadowing, study abroad programs, and 850+ social work education field sites nationwide. With two cutting-edge clinics and the state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Innovation Center driving research, education, and care, CHPS is shaping the future of healthcare. Given this landscape, this is an opportunity for the successful candidate to lead, inspire, and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of the healthcare workforce and making a societal impact.

Ranked among America‘s most innovative universities by U.S. News and World Report, UCF is a major metropolitan research university dedicated to unleashing the potential of students from all backgrounds, providing a life-changing opportunity that fuels regional, state, and national economic prosperity. Home to 1,900 outstanding faculty, 11,000 dedicated staff, and more than 69,000 students, UCF is among the largest and most dynamic universities in the nation, and it leads all universities in Florida in conferring more than 18,000 degrees a year. Research, scholarship, and creative activities have rapidly increased quality and reputation across the university. The university has an operating budget of $1.8 billion, and in fiscal year 2023, UCF researchers received just over $217 million in funded research. The university is deeply committed to the success of students from all backgrounds. About half of UCF‘s undergraduates enter as transfers, many through the nationally acclaimed DirectConnect to UCF program. More than 20 percent of UCF undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college, and nearly half of the students are from underrepresented groups. UCF recently welcomed one of the most accomplished fall freshman classes in the history of the University, boasting average SAT and ACT scores of 1332 and 28.2, respectively, with 340 National Merit Scholars currently enrolled at the university. UCF was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in 2019 and is among only 21 universities nationwide with the Carnegie Classification of Very High Research and the U.S. Department of Education designation as an HSI.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is a forward-thinking and dynamic leader committed to fostering a thriving academic healthcare community. By championing a shared vision, the Dean will unite students, faculty, and staff around common goals, cultivating an environment of collaboration and innovation. The Dean must be dedicated to building relationships and enhancing programs that meet the evolving needs of education and research while developing resources to support growth and excellence. Through strategic initiatives, the Dean will drive an increase in research expenditures, positioning the institution as a leader in next-generation discoveries. Furthermore, they empower interprofessional education, forging multidisciplinary ties to prepare graduates for success in an interconnected healthcare workforce. The Dean serves UCF‘s Deans Council, collaborating with the Provost, Deans, and senior leaders throughout the University to advance excellence in research and education.

Isaacson, Miller, a national executive retained search firm, is assisting UCF with this recruitment. All inquiries, applications, and nominations for this opportunity should be directed to the search firm, as indicated in the posting.

Minimum Qualifications:

The next Dean of CHPS will be an empathetic, present, and connected leader with distinguished scholarly expertise meriting appointment at the rank of full professor. The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences:

• Advanced Education: PhD in kinesiology, communication sciences and disorders, physical therapy, social work, health sciences, or a related field from a recognized accredited institution.

• Administrative Experience: Experience in academic administration, such as dean, department chair, program director, or other administrative roles within a university. Demonstrated leadership in managing academic programs, budgets, and personnel.

• Teaching and Research: A successful history of teaching, research, and publication with a deep understanding of the academic landscape and the needs of faculty and students.

• Leadership and Management: Strong leadership, organizational, and managerial skills needed to oversee various departments, manage budgets, foster collaborations, and lead the college towards its goals.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, faculty, students, staff, alumni, and community members.

• Vision and Strategic Planning: The ability to develop and implement a vision for the college, create strategic plans, and adapt to a changing educational landscape.

• Partnership and Fundraising Abilities: Capability and record of engaging with donors, alumni, industry partners, and government agencies to secure funding, grants, and resources for the college.

• Ethical Decision-Making Skills: Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to make difficult decisions in a complex environment while considering the best interests of the college.

• Adaptability and Innovation: Proven background of being adaptable to change and innovative in implementing new educational methods and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

All inquiries, nominations, and resumes with cover letters should be sent electronically to:

Sean Farrell, Partner

Tiffany Weber, Managing Associate

Isaacson, Miller

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Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled‘ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you‘ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You‘ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you‘ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you‘ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perksUCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF‘s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF‘s Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President‘s Statement.

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