Brief Job Overview/Summary

Founded in 1969, Stockton University ranks among the nation’s finest educational institutions and among the top 100 public institutions in the U.S. Stockton proudly offers the academic, technological and cultural advantages of a large institution combined with the community spirit of a small liberal arts college. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and our welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work.  

With nearly 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students and approximately 700 full-time and part-time faculty members, Stockton offers more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs in its seven academic schools, as well as continuing education opportunities, in a primarily in-person learning environment. Stockton thrives as a distinctive institution, providing a diverse, values-based, student-centered environment of exceptional teaching and learning.  

As an Anchor Institution in southern New Jersey, Stockton is committed to being in and of the community. To be a strong partner, we collaborate with our neighbors to make a positive impact on the region. The Stockton approach to higher education includes a focus on civic engagement, developing our students to be leaders in their community through service-learning, social justice and other experiential learning opportunities.  

Stockton’s mission is to develop engaged and effective citizens with a commitment to lifelong learning and the capacity to adapt to change in a multicultural, interdependent world. Our vision is to thrive as a distinctive regional institution, providing a diverse, values-based, student-centered environment of exceptional teaching and learning. As a community builder and partner in public service, Stockton University will remain committed to the positive development of New Jersey through scholarship and creative activity, civic engagement, and active stewardship.  

Located one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, the university offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. 

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The Stockton University School of Health Sciences enrolls ~1700 students across programs that include undergraduate level Exercise Science, Health Science, Nursing, Public Health and graduate level Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Public Health. The school benefits from strong clinical partnerships with local healthcare providers including AtlantiCare, a health system with a main campus hospital located on University property, two federally qualified healthcare centers, and an Atlantic City campus adjacent to the University campus in Atlantic City.

The Dean of the School of Health Sciences will have a general charge to support and advance the continued excellence of the School. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is expected to provide dynamic vision, develop strategic initiatives, and lead long-term planning and policy development for the School in support of both the School and University's missions, congruent with the University’s new Strategic Plan. The Dean will provide transparent and authentic leadership, rooted in a deep and abiding appreciation for lifelong learning and a desire to serve students. The Dean will provide direction and guidance for academic curricula that support high-quality academic programs and prioritize student academic success. The Dean is responsible for the recruitment, development, support, and evaluation of faculty and staff, and they will also work to increase enrollment in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Dean is the School’s primary representative and engages with external stakeholders to build new relationships and enhance existing partnerships while building visibility, reputation, and fundraising support. The Dean serves as a member of the Dean’s Council and the Provost’s Academic Affairs Council. The Dean’s office includes an Assistant Dean and administrative staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative and academic oversight of the academic and operational programs of the School of Health Sciences including:
  • Planning, implementation and managerial leadership appropriate with the University mission, policies, procedures and all applicable statutes and regulations
  • Planning, developing, implementing, assessing curricula, courses and instructional methods including the supervision of faculty workload and other contractually and appropriate professional responsibilities
  • Developing and administering all School of Health Sciences budgets in accordance with all appropriate University policies, procedures and legal requirements

• Reviewing and evaluating faculty and staff who report directly or indirectly to the Dean, making recommendations, where needed, for performance improvement; setting standards for consideration for reappointment, tenure, and promotion following University guidelines; supporting faculty submissions for external grants, assisting in the development of budgets, and reviewing proposals to be submitted
• Managing the personnel evaluation process and providing independent recommendations to the Provost on all personnel matters. Requesting new and replacement faculty and staff positions as well as overseeing the search and hiring of individuals for such positions including the nomination of candidates
• Providing direction, recommendations, and administrative support for the development of new academic programs. Overseeing course offerings and schedules of Health Sciences programs to ensure that the academic programs can serve the maximum number of students possible
• Mediating student questions and concerns as they relate to Health Sciences academic programs and faculty; administration of certifications, appeals and student grievances at the school level
• Collaborate with program faculty to develop and maintain information on learning outcomes and other measures of program performance. Conducting appropriate assessments of academic programs and other aspects of the school’s operation commensurate with regional and program accreditation expectations and implementing changes for continuous improvement
• Planning the near term (1-2 year) and long term (3-5 year) academic direction of the School of Health Sciences, including overseeing the appropriate budget requests, growing enrollment and developing the needed facility requests required to deliver academic programs
• Representing the School and the University, as appropriate, with external agencies and offices, and overseeing community and public relations for the School
• Working in cooperation with the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs to seek alternate sources of revenue and to foster relationships with current and potential donors through both corporate and personal philanthropy
• Developing successful mutually beneficial partnerships with local hospitals, healthcare providers and/or healthcare systems
• Other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a discipline of the health sciences
• A minimum of 3 years prior experience as a Dean, Associate or Assistant Dean for a College or School related to the Health Sciences
• Record of scholarly/creative activity and service meriting an appointment as a full professor with tenure (by the time first eligible)
• Experience with healthcare-related accreditation processes
• Experience with program specific development of partnerships with healthcare providers, healthcare systems, and/or global partnerships

Preferred Qualifications:

• Shows a commitment to shared governance, open communication, and collaborative engagement within a unionized academic environment
• Possesses experience facilitating successful program-specific accreditation reviews, including but not limited to: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE); Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH); Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology (CAA-SLP); and Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Works collaboratively with senior leadership, faculty, staff, and students to advance a shared strategic vision
• Demonstrates strong fiscal management competencies and has experience with fundraising activities such as grants, contracts, and philanthropic partnerships
• Shows a commitment to supporting and advancing the teacher-scholar model of faculty development
• Demonstrates innovation in curriculum and program development in support of student success
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and management skills as well as community building experience
• Leads with transparency and authenticity, while inspiring innovation and cultivating a collaborative environment focused on common goals
• Experience in supporting faculty and staff with interprofessional/interdisciplinary education initiatives such as IPE clinics