University of Texas at San Antonio

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Health System, the Dean will have the opportunity to build upon the School’s legacy of excellence in education, research, and clinical service that is well established at UT San Antonio’s Health Science Center, while continuously exploring opportunities to expand SHP’s program offerings and interprofessional learning. With numerous opportunities for collaboration and partnerships around interprofessional education, training and research, the Dean will serve as an integral leader in a greater organization and, as such, will be eager to think and participate in a system context.

They will participate as a senior member of the health science center’s leadership team, promoting excellence in collaborative education, research and practice and ensuring the continuation of improving health in Texas and around the world.

The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized scholar with a strong track record of academic excellence and professional accomplishment. They will have demonstrated success in leading an academic, clinical, and research enterprise with the ability to foster programmatic growth through innovation and collaboration. This leader will be part of a system that educates health professionals, researchers, scientists and provides leading‑edge patient care, community service, education, and research that makes an impact locally and around the globe.

The School of Health Professions (SHP) enrolls the largest number of students at UT San Antonio’s Health Science Center and plays a critical role in preparing the allied health workforce for South Texas and beyond. The School offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across a comprehensive range of disciplines, including Medical Laboratory Sciences, Emergency Health Sciences, Imaging Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Care, Speech‑Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Health Sciences.

Enrolling more than 1,000 students annually, SHP emphasizes interprofessional education, hands‑on clinical training, and community‑engaged learning through partnerships with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and emergency medical systems throughout the region.

Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.