Dean of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Dean of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services. The newly formed College of Business, Health, and Human Services seeks a dean who will help empower the college's diverse and innovative units to build on their achievements and take the next steps forward. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished leader with the passion and ability to develop and implement a unified vision for the college furthering its mission to apply theory and research to drive social change. Reporting to the provost, the dean will work cooperatively with the faculty, department chairs, other deans, the provost, and the chancellor to develop and implement the college's and university's strategic plans and other institutional goals.

UA Little Rock, classified as an R2: Doctoral University- High research activity by the Carnegie Foundation, is Arkansas's premier metropolitan university and enrolls nearly 9,000 full- and part-time students. The university offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees across more than thirty departments in three degree-granting colleges and a law school. UA Little Rock, located in Central Arkansas and its capital city, provides a unique environment that combines a fast-paced business and technology hub with cultural offerings and deep ties to the Little Rock community. Featuring ample affordable housing opportunities and a diverse and vibrant food scene, the city is also home to many cultural institutions and offers ten world-class healthcare institutions and one of the nation's largest pediatric hospitals—Arkansas Children's Hospital. Known as the Natural State, Arkansas features 52 state parks and is populated by stunning lakes and rivers.

The College of Business, Health, and Human Services includes the School of Business, the School of Counseling, Human Performance and Rehabilitation, the School of Criminal Justice, the School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work. These five schools offer a variety of degrees at the baccalaureate and masters level as well as the state's only PhD in Criminal Justice. Some of the largest and most successful online programs can also be found in this college.

In its next dean, UA Little Rock seeks a collaborative, visionary leader with an accomplished record of administrative experience at the department level or above. Also required is a terminal degree from an accredited institution; a proven track record of leading and managing organizational change; a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and at least 5 years of administrative experience. Candidates with successful fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and experience growing a department, school, or organization will be at a decided advantage. Equivalent leadership experience in a non-academic organization will be considered.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, application materials should be received no later than April 8, 2024. Candidates should provide a letter of application describing their interest and qualifications for the position, current vita, and five references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Nominations and application materials should be sent electronically via email to UA Little Rock's search consultant Ann Yates at UALRDean@buffkinbaker.com.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.





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