Dean of the College of Health Sciences

Job Description

Job Description

At Rocky Mountain University (RMU), our unwavering mission is driven by our evidence-based and learning-centric principles. Through this inclusive and collaborative approach, we educate current and future healthcare professionals who will deliver transformative care to our patients, communities, and the world. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to providing a safe and healthy workplace while keeping staff well-being and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us :

The advancement and delivery of top-notch, effective healthcare education is at the heart of what we do! Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions invites applications and nominations for the Dean of the College of Health Sciences position. We seek an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader who will advance the college’s mission of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions invites applications and nominations for the Dean of the College of Health Sciences position. We seek an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader who will advance the college's mission of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

The Dean of the College of Health Sciences reports to and works closely with the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (EVPAA) / Provost in providing intellectual leadership for professional and post-professional programs housed in the College of Health Sciences. The Dean serves a central role in administration and leadership and collaborates with other University administration members on assessment, educational policy, strategic planning, budget, and academic issues.

General duties include overseeing programs housed in the College of Health Sciences, including professional (residential) and post-professional programs delivered via hybrid and online formats. The Dean’s major role is to assure academic integrity, viability, and excellence of all University academic programming housed within their college.

Department Chairs and Program Directors report to the Dean and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to promote academic achievement, enhance the quality of programs, and foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the College of Health Sciences. The Dean will supervise the Assistant Dean for Academic Program Assessment and the Coordinator of the University’s PEAKS Continuing Education Program.

The Dean is a member of the Dean’s Council, Provost’s Council, University Collaborative Council, and an ex-officio member of the Academic Leadership Council (ALC).

Work Modality : On-campus preferred, hybrid considered.

Salary : From $160,000 - $170,000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application deadline : The review of applications will begin May 23, 2025, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About the College of Health Science :

• The College of Health Science houses residential, hybrid, and online professional and post-professional healthcare programs, including Counseling, Nursing, Physician Assistant (master’s and doctorate), PhD, and Continuing Education. It is our largest college, with approximately 40 full-time faculty and roughly 900 students.

Application Instructions :

Once the electronic application is completed, interested applicants should submit the following supplementary materials via email to careers@rm.edu

For full consideration, please submit materials no later than May 23, 2025. The search will continue until the position is filled.

For additional information, please get in touch with Malissa Martin, EdD, ATC Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost. Malissa.martin@rm.edu.

What We Offer :

RMU offers a competitive benefits package that prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

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Preferred Qualifications :

RMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@rm.edu.