Vice Dean​/Director, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Role

The Ohio State University College of Medicine seeks a Vice Dean/Director for the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS). This leader will serve as the chief executive and academic head of SHRS, responsible for strategic vision, financial stewardship, organizational effectiveness, student success, and the recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff. The Vice Dean/Director will advance SHRS as a global leader in health sciences by leveraging expanded campus infrastructure to drive innovation in research, education, and clinical practice, while responding to the evolving landscape of healthcare, education, and rehabilitation science.

• Define a forward‑looking vision that positions SHRS as a national leader, integrating online education and academic rigor.
• Anticipate and respond to rapid changes in healthcare delivery, technology, and policy to keep the School at the forefront of the dynamic academic landscape.
• Serve on the Dean’s Cabinet and College Leadership Team to align School initiatives with university‑wide priorities.
• Define a distinctive identity for SHRS that prioritizes programmatic offerings and research with the greatest societal impact.

• Lead a high‑quality educational portfolio, identifying opportunities to optimize, expand, and align programs with emerging industry needs and national trends.
• Advance the use of digital platforms, hybrid delivery models, simulation, and AI‑supported tools to enhance equity and excellence in education.
• Foster a student‑centered environment by ensuring high‑quality academic advising, wellness resources, and professional pathways.
• Collaborate across the University to enhance longitudinal, interprofessional curricula that prepare graduates for the modern healthcare workforce.

• Lead a long‑range plan to sustain growth in research funding, emphasizing faculty success in grant acquisition and impactful publications.
• Champion initiatives across the University and with clinical partners to accelerate translational science and technology‑enabled health solutions.
• Support faculty in translating intellectual property into scalable tools and practices that improve global health outcomes.
• Manage the strategic allocation of laboratory space and core facilities within the new West Campus Innovation District.

• Recruit and retain world‑class faculty and staff, fostering a culture of shared accountability and professional excellence.
• Provide robust systems of support to guide faculty through tenure, promotion, and leadership opportunities.
• Cultivate an environment that fully embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing a broad range of perspectives to spark creativity and innovation.

• Identify and nurture unique ventures with industry partners, foundations, and community healthcare systems.
• Act as an enthusiastic advocate with donors and alumni, and lead fundraising efforts by exploring both traditional and unconventional sources.
• Represent SHRS and the University to internal and external constituents as a local and national thought leader in health and rehabilitation sciences.

• Oversee the preparation and management of the School’s budget, ensuring financial health and sustainability for the academic mission.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, federal regulations, and accreditation standards for all ten accredited programs.

• PhD or equivalent degree required.
• National/international record of scholarly achievement commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure, including a distinguished record of scholarly achievement, teaching excellence, and professional service.
• Demonstrated and effective leadership and administrative experience in academia, with desire experience in fundraising, budgeting, and management.
• Evidence of a demonstrated ability to cultivate positive work relationships with students, colleagues, and staff.
• Experience in leading change and the ability to work successfully across disciplines within a complex organization.
• Experience in undergraduate and graduate education, with the ability to support and further develop the School’s existing and potential research and educational programs.
• Experience with successful collaborations, such as those with other academic units, centers/institutes, community partners, and professional organizations.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.