Job Details

Associate Dean - College of Health and Public Service

Position Number: 6704042
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Deans - Health

Associate Dean - College of Health and Public Service

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Executives
Job Number: FY2605128
Closing: 11/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University (UVU) is seeking a collaborative and visionary leader to serve as the Associate Dean of the College of Health and Public Service (CHPS). Under the direction of the Dean, this position plays a key role in shaping the future of the college through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to student and faculty success. The Associate Dean will help guide academic programs, strengthen community partnerships, and promote innovation in teaching, research, and service.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a college dedicated to preparing professionals who improve lives and strengthen communities. UVU offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where leaders can advance initiatives that enhance academic quality, foster engagement, and drive continuous improvement. The successful candidate will join a team committed to collaboration, accountability, and the ongoing growth of both the college and the university.

Summary of Responsibilities

Academic Leadership and Faculty Support - Provides leadership in faculty development, mentoring, and academic excellence across CHPS programs. Coordinates and supports the development, communication, and implementation of RTP (Retention, Tenure, and Promotion) criteria and committee processes to ensure consistency and fairness across departments. Collaborates with program directors to enhance graduate program quality, student outcomes, and faculty engagement. Establishes mentoring networks for faculty and students to strengthen professional growth and scholarly productivity.
Student Success and Clinical Support - Provides direction and support for clinical education, ensuring quality placements, supervision, and student readiness for professional practice. Expands and strengthens internship partnerships with community and industry organizations to enhance experiential learning. Monitors data related to student outcomes and collaborates with advising and program teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Strategic Planning and Operations - Participates in long-term strategic and facility planning efforts to advance the mission and goals of CHPS. Provides leadership and representation for CHPS campus planning and university-wide initiatives. Collaborates with the Dean and college leadership on resource allocation, operational improvement, and assessment of strategic priorities. Leads special projects and task forces as assigned to enhance organizational effectiveness and institutional alignment.
Online and Community Engagement - Provides oversight for CHPS online learning initiatives. Works collaboratively with instructional designers, faculty, and University Marketing and Communications to ensure high-quality, accessible, and market-responsive programs. Engages alumni, community partners, and professional networks to build visibility and sustain long-term relationships that support college goals, student success, and workforce alignment.
Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Leads and advances CHPS initiatives related to emerging areas of focus, including Artificial Intelligence in health and public service and the Autism Champions program. Oversees the development and growth of the Autism Champion College, promoting inclusion, accessibility, and innovation throughout the college. Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and external partnerships that align with institutional priorities and expand CHPS's impact in addressing complex health and human service challenges.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Earned a terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline closely associated with those represented within the College.
Achievement of tenure and rank of at least Associate Professor, and three years of effective administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Earned a doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a discipline closely associated with those represented within the College.
Achieved rank of Full Professor.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of university policies and college standards/guidelines, strategic planning, data analytics, and assessment.
Knowledge of university and college policies.
Knowledge of the disciplines within the College.
Knowledge of teaching methodologies and supervisory practices as they relate to professions within the College.
Knowledge of professional credentials, specialized accreditation, and assessment.
Knowledge of professional and high-stakes credentialing and certification.
Knowledge of academic program assessment, specialized accreditation, and program review standards and processes.
Knowledge of technology-enhanced educational best practices.
Knowledge and understanding of a dual mission University.

Skills

Skilled in developing positive working relations with other departments and offices across campus.
Skilled in curriculum and program planning, development, and implementation.
Skilled in program learning outcome assessment.
Skilled in budget management.
Skilled in the development and management of faculty rank and tenure process.
Skilled in the management of hard and soft-funded professional academic programs.
Skilled in grant development.
Skilled in the management and advocacy of non-traditional education and training programs.

Abilities

Evidence of meeting critical deadlines, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to develop an organization and conduct program and staff evaluations.
Ability to conduct strategic and long-range planning.
Ability to exercise interpersonal, public relations, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to oversee and cultivate substantial non-appropriated funding sources.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5133494/associate-dean-college-of-health-and-public-service

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