Dean, Kosair for Kids College of Health and Natural Sciences

Dean Kosair for Kids College of Health and Natural Sciences

THE OPPORTUNITY

Spalding University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Kosiar for Kids College of Health & Natural Sciences. This is a transformative opportunity for an innovative and collaborative leader to shape a newly realigned and interdisciplinary academic unit dedicated to excellence in health and science education.

THE UNIVERSITY

Overview
Spalding University is a Catholic coeducational private liberal artsbased institution located in downtown Louisville Kentucky.
Since 1814 Spalding has been serving its students and the Louisville community in the tradition of its founders the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth with a spirit of service inclusiveness and compassion. With a total enrollment of approximately 1500 Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award more than 65 degrees at the associates bachelors masters specialists and doctoral levels. Offering six doctorallevel programs with a significant research component Spalding has been recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a doctoral research university.

Mission
Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies grounded in spiritual values with emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

Values

• Diverse Community of Learners: Spalding University welcomes participation within this inclusive learning environment promotes the acceptance and appreciation of the values and unique life experiences of each individual.
• Dedicated to Meeting the Needs of the Times: Since 1814 Spalding University has been and continues to be a community committed to providing curricula and programs that address evolving needs and to contributing knowledge and understanding derived from teaching scholarship and creative activity.
• Quality Undergraduate and Graduate Liberal and Professional Studies: Spalding University provides a stimulating educational atmosphere personal student/faculty interaction and individual attention to a students total learning. Throughout the educational experience students practice habits of mind or ways of knowing that transcend disciplines and cultures and realize habits of heart that relate understanding and judgment of life.
• Grounded in Spiritual Values: Rooted in the Catholic tradition the Spalding University community embraces individuals of all traditions encouraging them to live from a personal philosophy centered in a value system beyond self.
• Service and the Promotion of Peace and Justice: Spalding University serves human needs by challenging encouraging and supporting members of its community to exercise leadership in applying their learning to the fundamental needs of human lifephysical emotional intellectual and spiritualin whatever social or professional context they may find themselves. All are encouraged to recognize moral social economic political and environmental issues and to engage actively in the promotion of a just and peaceful world.

The Position
The of Dean of the Kosair for Kids College of Health & Natural Sciences position is a pivotal and forwardlooking opportunity for an inclusive visionary and collaborative leader to guide a newly realigned interdisciplinary college that integrates health science and service to society. The position will report to the Provost and will join an interdependent team including: Dean College of Education Business & Professional Studies; Dean College of Social Sciences & Humanities Dean Student & Academic Success.
The Kosiar for Kids College of Health & Natural Sciences Dean will play a central role in advancing a dynamic academic environment that fosters interprofessional education crossdisciplinary research and communityengaged learning. The College is committed to preparing the next generation of practitioners scholars and change agents in the health and natural sciences.

The College encompasses the following academic units:

• Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
• Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy
• School of Athletic Training
• School of Health & Natural Sciences (Newly Formed)
• School of Nursing
• School of Psychology

With a robust portfolio of undergraduate graduate and professional programsincluding four doctoral degreesthe College offers a strong foundation in clinical excellence scientific innovation and holistic approaches to health and wellbeing. It is uniquely positioned to lead in addressing complex societal challenges through interprofessional collaboration.
Additionally the strong foundation in clinical education scientific inquiry and community engagement the College prepares students to become leaders in healthcare science and human services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all academic administrative and operational functions of the College.
• Foster collaboration among the six distinct schools while promoting a shared vision for innovation and excellence.
• Support faculty recruitment development retention and scholarly engagement.
• Advance accreditation assessment and programmatic excellence across all health and science disciplines.
• Promote student success clinical partnerships and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Cultivate external relationships with healthcare systems research institutions nonprofits and community stakeholders.
• Manage budgets allocate resources strategically and support fundraising and grant initiatives.
• Champion interprofessional education in all aspects of the Colleges mission and operations.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in a health sciences natural sciences or related field represented within the College.
• A record of academic and scholarly achievement sufficient to qualify for a tenured faculty appointment.
• At least 5 years of progressive academic leadership experience (e.g. department chair associate dean or dean).
• Demonstrated experience with clinical or healthcare education program accreditation and external partnership development.
• A strategic thinker with a collaborative leadership style and commitment to shared governance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in launching or restructuring academic units or interdisciplinary programs.
• Demonstrated success in building clinical and community partnerships.
• Knowledge of current trends in health care behavioral health and science education.
• Experience with fundraising grants management or philanthropic engagement.
• Strong communication and teambuilding skills.

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical dental vision Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan generous Paid Time Off program Parental Leave paid holidays paid life insurance and shortterm disability paid time for volunteering free gym membership and more.

Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit:
A detailed cover letter describing leadership experience vision for the College and alignment with the institutions mission
A current curriculum vitae
Names and contact information for at least three professional references

Please direct any nominations expressions of interest or questions regarding the application process to:
Melissa Chastain Ph.D.
Provost
Spalding University

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the Universitys policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race color national origin age disability religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status military status veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.