Since 1906, Pace University has
provided its students a powerful combination of knowledge in the
professions, real-world experience, and a rigorous liberal arts
curriculum so they develop the skills and habits of mind to realize
their full potential as leaders and changemakers solving our
society's challenges. One of the greatest areas of global need is
in the field of the health professions, and Pace alumni are poised
to make essential contributions. At this critical time, Pace seeks
a Dean of the College of Health
Professions (CHP) whose leadership skills are uniquely suited
to guide the College's innovative growth, ensure continued
excellence, and contribute as a collaborative leader to the
University's leadership team.
With 14,092 students on multiple campuses located in New York City,
Westchester County, and online, Pace students begin their journeys
with a personalized academic program designed to help them realize
their future goals. Small class sizes and professors who are active
in their industries help shape Pace's innovative courses and
prepare students for a strategic combination of in-class and
experiential learning. The College of Health Professions offers
nursing, physician assistant, communication science disorders,
nutrition, occupational therapy, and health sciences programs. In
the top 4% of schools for Nursing and Health Science Majors, CHP
graduates are also in the top 3% of highest-paid health professions
graduates.
At the College of Health Professions, students develop early
clinical skills by working in simulated clinical settings and
shadowing experienced healthcare professionals in a range of
specialized roles. CHP is home to two Centers for Excellence in
Healthcare Simulation and has clinical affiliations with leading
hospital systems, urgent care, and other healthcare facilities. The
faculty is comprised of 72 full time, 240 adjunct/clinical and
didactic professors, and 53 full time staff, whose combined
expertise in teaching, research, and practicum guides its 792
undergraduate and 953 graduate/doctoral students toward careers of
consequence.
Reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President for
Academic Affairs, the Dean of CHP serves as the College's chief
academic officer, providing strategic vision and leadership to the
faculty and staff and fostering a supportive environment that
prepares students for impactful careers in the health professions.
The Dean leads the development and delivery of high quality and
academically rigorous programs and participates in ongoing
assessment and accreditation activities. They oversee the
recruitment, development, and evaluation of a distinguished faculty
dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and
lead a talented team of staff in delivering critical services to
support student retention and success. The Dean also works to build
beneficial relationships with industry partners, the business
community, government agencies, alumni, donors, and friends, to
establish and enhance practical learning and career opportunities
for students, and to secure funding for the College's
initiatives.
As an institution, Pace's identity and foundational roots in its
mission of Opportunitas provide students with experiences
that transform their lives and those of their families. The next
Dean for the College of Health Professions will provide leadership
for its talented faculty and staff so that students will continue
to thrive in the rapidly evolving health profession field.
Candidates should, at the minimum, possess an earned doctorate and
a record of leadership in an academic setting, or in lieu of a
terminal degree, candidates may have a demonstrated record of
successful executive leadership and comparable credentials and/or
experience sufficient to warrant the respect and confidence of the
academic community. They should possess the academic experiences
and record of sustained scholarship suitable for the appointment of
full professor in the College of Health Professions.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited.
Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume
and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership
profile which can be accessed on the WittKieffer website.
WittKieffer is assisting Pace University in this search. For
fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by
March 24, 2025.
Application materials, nominations, and inquiries can be directed
to:
The salary range for this position is $300,000 to $350,000.
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity
in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the
University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or
perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national
origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or
domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional
status; parental status, which includes pregnancy; genetic
predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status;
status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking;
or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or
local law, rule or regulation.