Indiana State University proudly invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean for the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and provides strategic leadership for the CHHS.
Founded in 1865, Indiana State University (ISU) is a comprehensive, state-assisted public institution offering degrees through the doctoral level. Classified as a community-engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation, ISU has been named to the President’s Higher Education Honor Roll for Community Service each year since its creation. For additional information visit https://indianastate.edu/
Located in west-central Indiana, Terre Haute is a vibrant community of around 60,000 people and serves as the economic and cultural hub of the Wabash Valley. It’s just a few hours' drive from several major cities, offering diverse cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities.
The College of Health and Human Services prepares students to become skilled professionals who enhance individuals, families, and communities' health, well-being, and quality of life. The CHHS cultivates an innovative learning environment that inspires and equips students to solve complex health and human services challenges through experiential learning and interprofessional education, research, service, and community outreach. The faculty is dedicated to delivering a top-tier education, providing students with an academically rigorous and professionally relevant experience.
The CHHS has a 1:14 faculty-to-student ratio, with 123 full-time faculty and staff and 1,900 students. Internships, fieldwork, and clinical experiences are offered in 100 percent of the College’s programs. The CHHS offers 21 undergraduate and graduate degrees in state-of-the-art learning environments, conferencing, laboratories, and simulation and classroom spaces. The CHHS includes the departments of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation; Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport; Nursing; and Social Work.
The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in a discipline relevant to the College’s focus areas and the qualifications necessary to hold an academic appointment as a full professor with tenure in a department or school in the College of Health and Human Services. Additionally, candidates should have a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service; a successful record in academic administration, including budget management, personnel oversight, recruitment, retention, and strategic planning; the ability to cultivate relationships in diverse disciplines to achieve forward-thinking short and long-range goals and adapt to changing educational landscapes; demonstrated success in fostering academic innovation to support active and inclusive learning; a track record of successfully navigating accreditation processes and promoting continuous improvement; a commitment to cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, and industry partners to secure resources for college initiatives; knowledge of current industry trends, professional standards, and career pathways for graduates of health and human services programs; experience developing or expanding experiential learning, career-ready opportunities, and clinical placement for students; experience recruiting, managing, and inspiring faculty and staff toward shared goals and professional growth; a demonstrated ability to foster faculty research, interdisciplinary projects, and scholarly productivity within the College; and, strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse constituencies within and outside the College.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled.
Application materials should include a letter of interest, a resume/CV, and the names and contact information for five professional references. References will not be called until after the first screening of applications and only after the applicant has been given explicit permission.
Indiana State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Indiana. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package.
