DEAN/HEALTH PROFESSIONS
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Position Information
Position Information
| Posting Number | S-3488 |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 64780 |
| Type of Recruitment | External |
| Position Title | DEAN/HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
| Position Summary | The Dean of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions (College) is responsible for all operations of the College and provides leadership regarding research and graduate and undergraduate education both on- and off-campus. The Dean reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President and is a member of the Provost’s Advisory Council, Academic Senate, Senior Leadership Team, and Academic Planning Council. The Dean works closely with the other academic college deans, Vice President for Innovation and Online, Vice President for Research and Innovation, and the Senior Vice Provosts for Academic Administration and Resources and Academic and Curricular Affairs, as well as other administrative leaders, department chairs, and program coordinators. The five academic units that comprise the College include: the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-language Pathology, Audiology); Department of Physical Education and Sport (Athletic Coaching, Health and Physical Education, Sport Management); Department of Physical Therapy, the School of Health Sciences (Exercise & Health Sciences, Public Health Education, Health Administration); the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences (Athletic Training, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant) and Interdisciplinary Programs (Environmental Health and Safety). Within the Departments and Schools, there are ten undergraduate programs, eight graduate programs, and three doctoral programs (Audiology, Health Administration and Physical Therapy). Service centers of the College include the Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education, Mobile Health Central, the Institute for Health and Business Insight, Injury Care Center, Interprofessional Education and Practice Center, and the Motion Analysis Center. |
| Required Qualifications | Doctorate degree in a field represented by one of the academic departments or schools in the college. Credentials in a health-related or other appropriate field. Academic achievements appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor, including a record of scholarship and research, teaching excellence and mentoring of faculty and students. Administrative and academic experience in positions with progressive leadership responsibilities. A record of strong budgeting and financial planning experience. A record of successful fundraising, including both alumni fundraising and corporate and foundation support. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging. A demonstrated experience with assessment and specialized accreditation within the health professions. Demonstrated success with shared governance. Demonstrated ability to promote collaboration and build positive relationships with others. Evidence of effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated history of success with building enrollment and recruitment pipelines. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Effective administration of professional and/or health training programs. Experience with academic and clinical curriculum development and delivery, including remote or online programs. A record of interdisciplinary collaboration. A record of promoting inter-professional education and practice. Demonstrated commitment to advocacy for the disciplines represented within the College. Demonstrated commitment to, and support for, academic technologies relevant to college operations. Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships at the university level. An understanding of and a demonstrated commitment to higher education trends, including financing. Experience working in a collective bargaining environment. Track record of working with rural and under-served communities. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Supports the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Develops and articulates a compelling vision for the health professions within the College, consistent with the university’s overall vision and mission; encourages support for that vision from within the College; and leads strategic and long-range planning efforts, working with others to implement change. Serves as an advocate for the departments and programs comprising the College; routinely reviews enrollment, program and student success data; develops and supports contemporary undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute to the health and well-being of society. In partnership with CMU Advancement, actively cultivates donors, engages in donor relations leads the successful advancement and fundraising efforts of the College. Demonstrates a commitment to attracting and supporting a diverse and talented student body and maintaining high standards for student performance. Ensures academic excellence by promoting high quality and relevant programs, in addition to innovative faculty scholarship that supports the teacher-scholar model. Responsible for the oversight of accreditation of all specialty program accreditations within the College. Promotes multi-cultural, international and diverse perspectives in the classroom, scholarship, and service; advances diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging in all settings; and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration both within the College and among colleges. Works with department chairs and faculty, successfully recruiting, retaining and fostering the professional development of diverse faculty who are strongly committed to excellence in their teaching, research and service. Promotes the acquisition of extramural research funding to support faculty and graduate student research. Develops and maintains successful relationships with industry partners, including health professions agencies, clinics, and hospitals, to ensure high-quality clinical placements for our students. Strengthens and broadens alumni and community relationships. Cultivates and provides stewardship for corporate and foundations relationships. Promotes fruitful international partnerships. Provides sound fiscal leadership and demonstrates being a fiscally responsible steward of university resources. Works productively within the parameters established by the several collective bargaining agreements with members of the faculty and staff. Collaborates on the development and applications of personnel policies and procedures within the college and ensures compliance with same. Sets an example of the highest standards of professional integrity. Leads the priority setting and strategic planning efforts in the College in alignment with CMU’s strategic plan and the academic vision. Collaborates with the other colleges or departments as appropriate to promote interdisciplinary initiatives and explore expansion of new initiatives to promote health and wellbeing. |
| Supervision Exercised | Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence. |
| Message to Applicants |
Nomination and Application Process
Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Central Michigan University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted.
For a full application package, please submit a cover letter and CV. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to Jim Johnsen and Ann Bailey with Greenwood Asher & Associates: Jim Johnsen
Vice President of Executive Search & Search Manager
Email: jimjohnsen@greenwoodsearch.com Cell: 850.687.8911
Ann Bailey
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Email: annbailey@greenwoodsearch.com Cell: 850.830.5169
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| Employee Group | Senior Officer |
| Staff Pay Level | 00 |
| Pay Range | Commensurate with Qualifications |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Department | College of Health Professions |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | M-F 8:00-5:00, evenings and weekends as needed. |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement |
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
