Dean, College of Health, Arts & Sciences

Overview

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This position is open until filled but only applications received by Thursday, December 18, 2025 can be assured full consideration. Applications should include a detailed letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae/resume.

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Position Type Administrative

Working Title Dean, College of Health, Arts & Sciences

Classification Title Dean

College/Division College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)

Department College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)

Hiring Unit

Work Location

Appointment FTE (%) 1.0

Position Terms/Mo 12

Full/Part time Full Time

Annual Salary -

Oregon Institute of Technology invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS) – an opportunity to lead a college central to Oregon Tech’s mission to improve the human condition through knowledge, innovation, and service.

The College of Health, Arts & Sciences – Oregon Tech’s largest and most comprehensive academic unit – advances the university’s impact in health, science, and human service education through an extraordinary range of programs and partnerships. With more than 1,600 students and over 100 full-time faculty located across the Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and Salem campuses, HAS prepares graduates who strengthen Oregon’s communities through both expertise and empathy.

Its faculty are known for their collaborative spirit, applied research, and devotion to student success.

Across its diverse departments, HAS defines what it means to be “polytechnic with purpose.” From Dental Hygiene and Medical Imaging Technology to Medical Laboratory Science, Emergency Medical Services, Applied Psychology, Population Health Management, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the College integrates scientific rigor with human connection. Students deliver care in campus clinics, conduct research, and complete clinical rotations and externships with high licensure and placement outcomes.

Nearly half of all Oregon Tech graduates work in health-related fields.

HAS exemplifies education in action and embodies Oregon Tech’s polytechnic ethos and commitment to real-world transformation.

The next Dean will join at a time of growth and purpose. This is a leadership role to guide a college with faculty and programs that exemplify the university’s commitment to transform lives through applied learning and innovation.

The college anchors Oregon Tech’s Rural Health Initiative and its aspiration to establish a College of Medicine, with a projected economic impact and a seamless pipeline from undergraduate study to professional practice.

Required

• Earned Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a discipline represented within the College or a closely related field.
• Credentials and experience meriting appointment as a tenured Full Professor.
• Minimum of five years of academic leadership experience at the level of Department Chair or higher.
• Proven history of academic leadership with effectiveness working with faculty, staff, students, and senior administrators.
• Experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and academic planning.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant acquisition, or external partnership development.
• Record of fostering a welcoming culture of belonging, civility, respect, and inclusion.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet institutional driving record requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to shape and implement a compelling vision uniting faculties across disciplines and campuses.
• Strong administrative and fiscal management skills; ability to set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure accountability.
• Understanding of higher education accreditation processes and program assessment methodologies.
• Ability to develop,…