EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Oregon State University (OSU), Oregon’s land grant institution, seeks a strategic and experienced leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Health.
The faculty and staff of the College of Health seek solutions to society’s greatest health challenges, using science and community engagement to ensure health and well-being for individuals, families, and communities in Oregon and beyond. In FY 2024, The College of Health faculty received nearly $38 million in sponsored grants and contracts. Two-thirds of its sponsored research is funded by federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Education. The funding portfolio also includes awards from the state of Oregon, non-profit organizations and foundations, and industry. Research awards represent the diverse disciplines of the college and reflect the commitment to embrace innovative approaches and methods, conduct both basic and applied research with diverse populations, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. Findings from these research projects have the potential to improve health and well-being in Oregon and beyond.
In addition to the College’s growth and interdisciplinary focus on health across the lifespan, OSU College of Health is a standout among other schools and colleges of health and human sciences nationally and among land grant universities because of its level of community engagement – through the integrated Extension Family and Community Health program present on campus and throughout the state, and the connection to 4H Youth Development. The College is a national leader in transforming Extension programming to promote health, prioritizing local solutions and committed to authentic partnership with communities across Oregon.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate with a distinguished record of professional and scholarly accomplishments and contributions that justify an appointment as a professor with tenure in the College of Health. In addition, they will bring most of the following qualifications:
• A record of excellence in leadership positions of increasing responsibility;
• Experience in developing and executing academic and research strategies across disciplines;
• A proven ability to serve as an executive and provide strategic, innovative, and entrepreneurial leadership;
• An awareness of and respect for the values and mission of land-grant universities;
• Demonstrated experience in promoting diverse and inclusive environments and improving access to higher education for all;
• A commitment to students and an understanding of pedagogical approaches, mentoring, and support systems and programs necessary for their success;
• A record of successful recruitment and retention of superb faculty, administrators, and staff;
• A collegial, accessible, and consultative approach to leadership with a track record of building meaningful partnerships and relationships internally and externally;
• The capacity to listen thoughtfully, consult with others, build consensus, and develop an overarching vision and strategy for moving forward;
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to be a thought leader and mentor;
• Excellent financial management skills; demonstrated experience working with complex budgeting and an understanding of the relationships among academic priorities and available resources;
• A commitment to transparency in policy, strategy, and financial management;
• A commitment to shared governance and a proven capacity to effectively implement and communicate decisions within a shared governance framework;
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and ability to represent both OSU and the College of Health to internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience in growing and sustaining fundraising efforts and building and strengthening alumni relations; and
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the highest degree of personal integrity.
INQUIRIES AND PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Inquiries, nominations and referrals, should be sent directly to Bonny Ray, Executive Director of University Human Resources, at [email protected] prior to the deadline of Friday January 17, 2025.
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Interested candidates should submit the following materials to [email protected] by January 17, 2025:
• A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your qualifications.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A statement of leadership philosophy.
• Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without notifying the candidate.
Once these documents are received a confidential link to fill out an abbreviated application will be provided. Questions may be directed to Bonny Ray at [email protected]. Dr. Susan Gardner, Dean of the College of Education, will chair the Search Advisory Committee. She may be reached at [email protected].
DATES OF NOTE
Semifinalist interviews are currently planned for the week of February 10 to 14, 2025. Finalists will be invited to participate in in-person interviews in Corvallis during the week of March 3 to 7, 2025.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.
