Dean, College of Health Sciences

Job Number: 02475

Reference Number
AA

Nestled in the scenic foothills of western Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) offers more than a place to work-it offers a vibrant campus community where innovation, collaboration, and natural beauty come together. Our picturesque campus features tree-lined walkways, historic architecture, and welcoming green spaces that create an inspiring environment for learning, working, and connecting.

At IUP, employees are part of a supportive and engaged community dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Located in the charming college town of Indiana, Pennsylvania-just over an hour from Pittsburgh-our campus combines small-town warmth with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

Whether enjoying a walk across the Oak Grove, collaborating with colleagues in dynamic academic spaces, or engaging in the many cultural and community events hosted throughout the year, IUP offers an exceptional place to build a career and make a difference.

Position Summary & Description

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Health Sciences . The university seeks a collaborative and visionary academic leader who will advance program excellence, strengthen accreditation performance, grow enrollment in high-demand health fields, and expand partnerships that position the college as a regional leader in workforce-aligned health education.

Reporting to the provost and serving as a member of the university's academic leadership team, the dean will provide strategic leadership across academic programming, faculty development, research growth, fiscal stewardship, and external engagement. The dean will guide the college during a transformative period in higher education and healthcare, requiring innovation, adaptability, and a strong commitment to student success.

The next dean will play a critical role in strengthening interprofessional education, expanding community partnerships, and building meaningful academic and research connections with the proposed IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). This emerging institutional initiative presents an opportunity to align clinical education, interdisciplinary scholarship, and workforce development in distinctive and impactful ways.

The College of Health Sciences at IUP prepares students to become highly qualified professionals dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. In 2024, the university implemented a new academic structure that included new colleges and departmental configurations to create more and stronger opportunities for student and faculty research and collaboration. The new College of Health Sciences is strengthened by bringing together the departments of Allied Health, Nursing, and Psychology, which share a broad focus on the science of health and well-being. The college is uniquely positioned to work closely with IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

The Leadership Profile , which includes additional information about the University and our application procedures, can be found above. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system accessible via this link by April 2, 2026 .
Please direct all nominations and expressions of interest to: [email protected]

or contact the AGB search consultants listed below.

Garry Owens, Ph.D.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
[email protected]

Cody Futch
Principal
[email protected]

IUP is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.