Inaugural Divisional Dean, School of Public and Population Health – Boise State University
Posted: 12/4/2022 (Employment)
his is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive environment at Boise State University. Having been nationally recognized for innovation and obtaining its Carnegie Classification in 2016, Boise State University is a growing research institution (R2) and uniquely positioned in the Northwest as an innovative metropolitan and research university of distinction. Powered by creativity and innovation, Boise State seeks the inaugural Divisional Dean for the new School of Public and Population Health (SPPH) within the College of Health Sciences.
The new School of Public and Population Health is an evolution of the thriving and productive Department of Public Health and Population Science. The Department was just recently approved as a School by the Idaho State Board of Education. The School will build on the Department’s history of success in community engagement, applied scholarship, and research; lead and continue to grow the thriving undergraduate and the MPH programs; and implement new doctoral programming.
The Position
As the executive leader for the School of Public and Population Health, the Divisional Dean provides leadership for the School and exercises responsibility for its academic and administrative operations; including budget, personnel, programs, and physical facilities. The ideal candidate is a strategic visionary and forward-thinking innovative leader with an astute understanding of fundraising and budget projections. Through consultation with the college dean and School faculty and staff, the Divisional Dean establishes a vision in setting priorities, maintaining academic standards, and strengthening faculty scholarship and research.
Areas of responsibility include leadership functions associated with overall direction and strategic planning; fiscal management and resource development; new school, program, and partner development; coordinating with leaders and partners outside of the department; working with leadership to raise funds; and mentoring faculty and staff and assessing team members’ performance.
The Divisional Dean reports directly to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences and participates in a shared governance system with faculty, staff, and students.
Location: Boise State University