Dean, School of Health Professions

About the role

The Dean, School of Health Professions will build upon the School’s legacy of excellence in education, research, and clinical service, while exploring opportunities to expand program offerings and interprofessional learning.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an academic, clinical, and research enterprise with the ability to foster programmatic growth through innovation and collaboration.
• Participate as a senior member of the health science center’s leadership team, promoting excellence in collaborative education, research, and practice.
• Ensure the continuation of improving health in Texas and around the world.

Requirements

• Hold a Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognized scholar with a strong track record of academic excellence and professional accomplishment.
• Demonstrated success in leading an academic, clinical, and research enterprise.
• Ability to foster programmatic growth through innovation and collaboration.

Skills

• Strategic planning and management skills.
• Collaborative leadership and interprofessional education expertise.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan.
• Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services.
• Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
• Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off, Extended Illness Bank, and Paid Family Leave.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.