Dean

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), one of the largest and most diverse universities in Texas, invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI). This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and innovative leader to assume a pivotal role in growing the College and exploring new programs in the exciting and broad field of health innovation. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will be a champion for the continuing success of CONHI and an important collaborating partner in cultivating new programs. 

As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work, the University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing access and ensuring student success through a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by a community of scholars.

CONHI is a three-time designated National League for Nursing Center of Excellence, has the largest not-for-profit college of nursing in the U.S., is among the top 30 colleges in the National Institutes of Health funding, and remains the largest producer of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in Texas. Building on this strong nursing program, CONHI seeks further transformation into a nationally recognized leader in health innovation and has growing Kinesiology and public health programs. 

The Dean will engage, lead, and energize the community of CONHI to build new initiatives and collaborations across and outside the University. Embracing an innovative, forward-thinking mindset, the Dean will identify strategic priorities for investment; provide leadership in scholarship, research, and education; assume responsibility for all facets of CONHI’s finance and administration; and develop a vision that reflects the needs of UTA students, staff, faculty, and the surrounding community that includes creating leadership structure to expand CONHI into other areas of expertise. The Dean will possess a doctoral degree with a background in a health profession, health science, or allied health, have a substantial record of leadership in education, research, and clinical oversight, and a record of scholarly distinction appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor at UTA.

Jackie Mildner and Pat Hastie are leading this search with Alice Holland. 

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