Dean, College of Health Sciences

College of Health Sciences

The University of Missouri (Mizzou), the flagship, land-grant, comprehensive research university of the University of Missouri System (UM System), seeks a proven educational leader and academic administrator to serve as dean of the College of Health Sciences (CHS). This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong and continuously growing college that is thriving in all domains: enrollment, student success, engagement, clinical services and scholarly research. Buoyed by a strong and distinct portfolio of academic programs, the college seeks to leverage its breadth for greater impact for students, the community and translational scholarship.

Across the state of Missouri, the College of Health Sciences capitalizes on networks at Mizzou and beyond to play a crucial role in improving lives through excellence in teaching and learning, research and discovery, clinical practice and service. The college models excellence among university programs focused on health disciplines and provides enriching opportunities for its students and trainees to achieve impactful careers.

The College of Health Sciences is one of the fastest growing academic unit in terms of student enrollment at Mizzou and part of the University of Missouri Health System; it houses eight departments and a wide range of impactful clinical operations and community outreach programs, each with distinct strengths in preparing future health care professionals through unique programs, advancing their respective fields through innovative research, and partnering with communities and stakeholders to deliver learning experiences that transform lives.

Reporting directly to the provost, the dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Health Sciences and lead a community of over 300 faculty and professional staff who together support approximately 4,000 students. Working collaboratively across campus and within the college, the dean will champion a culture of innovation and academic excellence.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate or equivalent in a relevant field with a record in research and education commensurate with the appointment to the rank of full professor with tenure in the College of Health Sciences. Additionally, candidates must possess at least five years of administrative leadership experience in a research-focused institution of higher education.

Key areas of interest for successful candidates include:

• The ability to form meaningful internal and external partnerships.
• Experience advancing academic excellence and scholarly impact across health care disciplines with a deep understanding of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that include clinical training.
• Comprehensive planning and strategy development skills to achieve long-term goals.
• The ability to balance strong advocacy for the college while acting as part of the greater Mizzou senior leadership team.
• Experience managing complex academic units in an ever-changing environment.
• Commitment to fostering a strong culture of shared governance and impactful collaboration.
• A track record of and passion for meaningful alumni engagement and fundraising activities.

The full position profile is available online at https://umurl.us/MU-CHS-DEAN

Application Materials

Candidates should include a CV/resume and a letter of interest that addresses the key areas described above. Later in the search process, additional information may be sought from interested candidates, along with names and contact information for at least 5 references. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.

Application Deadline

The priority application deadline is Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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