Vice Dean/director, School Of Health And Rehabilitation Sciences

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Fully remote
Visionary and collaborative leadership
Financial stewardship
Organizational effectiveness
The Vice Dean and Director serves as the chief executive and academic leader of SHRS, responsible for strategic vision, financial stewardship, organizational effectiveness, student success, and the recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff

Job Summary

  • The Vice Dean and Director serves as the chief executive and academic leader of SHRS, responsible for strategic vision, financial stewardship, organizational effectiveness, student success, and the recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff.
  • This leader will advance SHRS as a global force in health sciences by leveraging expanded campus infrastructure to drive innovation in research, education, and clinical practice, while defining a forward‑looking vision that responds to the evolving landscape of healthcare, education, and rehabilitation science.
  • The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and recognized scholar whose expertise aligns with the School’s programs and who brings experience advancing research, educational initiatives, and community engagement—particularly in ways that support marginalized and underserved populations.

Matching Summary

The Vice Dean and Director serves as the chief executive and academic leader of SHRS, responsible for strategic vision, financial stewardship, organizational effectiveness, student success, and the recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • visionary and collaborative leadership
  • financial stewardship
  • organizational effectiveness
  • faculty and staff recruitment
  • interdisciplinary research
  • community engagement

Nice-to-have

  • advancing research initiatives
  • supporting marginalized populations
  • transforming clinical practice
  • driving innovation

Key Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent degree required
  • Associate Professor or Professor with tenure
  • national/international record of scholarly achievement
  • teaching excellence at the post-secondary level
  • professional service record
  • strong leadership and administrative experience
  • fundraising experience
  • budgeting experience
  • organizational management experience
  • experience leading change
  • experience working across disciplines
  • undergraduate and graduate education experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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