Delaware: Dean, College Of Health Sciences, University of Delaware

Date Posted: Aug. 1st, 2008

Job Title: Dean, College Of Health Sciences
Department: College Of Health Sciences
Institution: University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position Start Date: Available immediately

Job Categories: Dean


Academic Field(s): Sport & Exercise Science
Physiology/Human Physiology
Physiology/Exercise Physiology
Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Physical Education & Kinesiology
Nursing - General
Nutrition and Dietetics
Medicine
Health Services/Research & Policy
Health Education & Promotion
Health Economics
Health Administration & Policy


Job Description:

One of the oldest institutions of higher education in this country, the University of Delaware today combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology. The University of Delaware is a Land Grant, Sea-Grant, Urban-Grant and Space-Grant institution with its main campus in Newark, DE, located halfway between Washington, DC and New York City. Please visit our website at http://www.udel.edu.

The College of Health Sciences is home to a wide range of disciplines that support world-class accredited programs. Several of its programs are nationally ranked and two (Physical Therapy, and Biomechanics and Movement Science) are among the top ten programs in the country. Faculty in the college’s departments/school conduct federally sponsored research and the amount of extramural research funding has grown annually for the past decade. For more information about the college, please visit the college's web site at http://www.udel.edu/health.

The University of Delaware invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Health Sciences. The Dean provides academic leadership for over 100 faculty in five departments/school (Health, Nutrition and Sports Studies, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, Medical Technology, Nursing, and Physical Therapy) that enroll approximately 1700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean occupies a key role in the life of the University and must function effectively as part of the central administrative team, including active participation in University development activities.

The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with an outstanding academic record consistent with a senior faculty appointment. The Dean should have experience in recruiting and retaining faculty of excellence and be able to manage a complex academic enterprise in a collaborative manner. The Dean must provide vision for the college and foster both vigorous research programs and excellent undergraduate and graduate education across the breadth of disciplines within the college. An ability to develop innovative academic programs and to promote the college's interests with internal and external constituencies within the state and at the national/international level is important for the position. The Dean must be committed to interdisciplinary and multicultural education and have a record of promoting diversity. The successful candidate must possess an earned doctorate or equivalent degree in one of the disciplines or related fields in the College of Health Sciences.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2008 although nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Dean will assume office on July 1, 2009. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to Dean Bobby Gempesaw, Chair, College of Health Sciences Search Committee, 303 Lerner Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 (chsdean@lerner.udel.edu). The curriculum vitae and all application materials shall be shared with departmental faculty.



EEO / AA Policy:

The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.


Contact: Dean Bobby Gempesaw
College of Health Sciences
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716

E-mail: chsdean@lerner.udel.edu