Dean, School of Health Sciences

About the role

The Dean of the School of Health Sciences provides strategic leadership for the School’s academic programs, faculty, and operations while advancing the mission and priorities of American International College. This position works collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and external partners to ensure academic excellence, support accreditation standards, and advance program innovation that responds to evolving healthcare workforce needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Program Development (25%)
  • Provides leadership for the long-term direction and growth of the School of Health Sciences.
  • Develops and articulates a vision for the School aligned with institutional priorities and emerging trends in healthcare education.
  • Identifies opportunities for program development, innovation, and expansion that support the mission and long-term sustainability of the School.
  • Works with the Provost and academic leadership to develop long-range plans related to faculty hiring, staffing, program development, and resource allocation.
  • Participates in institutional strategic planning initiatives related to academic affairs and program growth.
• Academic Leadership and Faculty Development (25%)
  • Provides leadership to ensure the academic quality and integrity of programs within the School.
  • Oversees curriculum development, revision, and implementation in collaboration with faculty and program directors.
  • Safeguards program quality through assessment, review, and accreditation processes.
  • Conducts faculty evaluations for reappointment, promotion, and tenure in accordance with institutional policies.
  • Promotes collaboration and interdisciplinary engagement within the School and across the College.
• External Engagement and Partnerships (15%)
  • Represents the School of Health Sciences and cultivates strategic partnerships that strengthen academic programs, expand experiential learning opportunities, and enhance the School’s visibility and reputation across the region and profession.
  • Develops and sustains partnerships with healthcare systems, clinical agencies, community organizations, and professional associations to support student learning, clinical placement opportunities, and workforce alignment.
  • Cultivates relationships with regional employers and healthcare leaders to ensure academic programs remain responsive to emerging workforce needs and professional standards.
  • Collaborates with institutional advancement, alumni relations, and external partners to support philanthropic initiatives, grant opportunities, and program development within the School.
  • Serves as an advocate for the School’s programs with external stakeholders, including healthcare organizations, policy groups, and professional communities.
• Enrollment and Student Success (15%)
  • Supports initiatives that strengthen student recruitment, persistence, and success.
  • Collaborates with Admissions, Marketing, and student support offices (Advising) to advance strategic enrollment, recruitment, and retention initiatives for undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Maintains enrollment trends, retention data, and student outcomes within the School and works with program directors and faculty to develop strategies that support student persistence and timely degree completion.
  • Supports the development of academic pathways, transfer partnerships, and pipeline initiatives that expand access to health sciences programs.
  • Promotes student engagement and success through collaboration with advising, academic support, and experiential learning offices.
  • Reviews and adjudicates student academic matters when appropriate, including progression concerns, academic standing issues, and student appeals in accordance with institutional policies.
  • Addresses academic concerns involving students and faculty when appropriate and supports processes that uphold academic standards and student success.
• Administration and Institutional Collaboration (20%)
  • Provides effective administrative leadership for the School.
  • Manages the School’s fiscal resources and planning processes in coordination with Academic Affairs, Finance, and institutional leadership.
  • Oversees faculty and staff recruitment, appointment, and onboarding in collaboration with Human Resources and relevant institutional offices.
  • Ensures effective academic and administrative operations within the School in coordination with the Registrar, Academic Affairs, Admissions/Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and other operational units.
  • Serves as a member of the Academic Affairs and Student Life Leadership Team and participates in institutional leadership meetings that support coordinated planning and decision making.
  • Collaborates with Faculty Senate, shared governance bodies, and academic leaders across the College to advance academic policies, initiatives, and institutional priorities.
  • Works with institutional partners, including Advancement, Sponsored Programs, and external relations, to support fundraising, grant development, and strategic initiatives that strengthen the School.
  • Contributes to institution-wide planning, policy development, and strategic initiatives that support the College’s mission and long-term sustainability.