Academic Career & Executive Search
The University of Texas Permian Basin - Dean, College of Health Sciences
Academic Career & Executive Search, Odessa, Texas, United States, 79767
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and member of the University of Texas System, is in a period of significant growth and expansion, creating a unique chance to join as the next Dean of the College of Health Sciences. Enrollment is up as UTPB continues to drive social mobility for a diverse student body. With robust community partnerships, including collaborations with Texas Tech Medical School, three major hospitals, the soon-to-be-built Behavioral Health Center, and the Permian Strategic Partnership (which has already invested over $24 million in UTPB’s healthcare programs) the next Dean will have the rare opportunity to shape the College’s future to meet critical workforce needs, advance research, and expand the University’s national profile.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborating with faculty and University leadership to create curricula relevant to regional and state needs
Ensuring College initiatives align with UTPB’s strategic plan
Leading student recruitment, retention, and graduation initiatives
Promoting innovation and effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and research
Mentoring faculty to meet professional goals and UTPB expectations
Overseeing program accreditations (including upcoming initial accreditation for the MSW)
Managing budgets and fiscal policies
Supporting faculty/staff professional development
Engaging with external advisory boards, industry, and healthcare partners to expand impact
Advancing interdisciplinary programs and collaborations in STEM and health sciences
Building pipelines into healthcare professions through school and community outreach
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates a leadership style that facilitates investment and growth in the College, University, and greater community
Demonstrates candor, authenticity, and passion
Nurtures the success of colleagues and students
Possesses an energetic, well-grounded, success-oriented personality with a sense of humor
Is self-motivated and shows initiative and self-discipline, with confidence and charisma to lead, encourage, and empower
Is creative, innovative, marketing-minded, with an entrepreneurial spirit
Is a visionary and effective change agent
Builds consensus and is a team leader who seeks collective wisdom and input
Is flexible and able to facilitate multiple competing priorities and divergent viewpoints
Empowers others to excel
Possesses leadership and courage to make tough decisions
Possesses a strong moral compass with unquestionable integrity and high professional standards
Sells a point in a non-polarizing manner
Possesses effective social skills
Is politically astute, yet not political
Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate with new and current faculty, academic leaders, students, and collaborative partners
Possesses the ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly to a range of audiences
Is comfortable and effective engaging in public speaking
Has a high level of cultural humility, shows a respect for all faculty, staff, and student population
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Terminal degree in Health, Behavioral, Biomedical Sciences, a related applied science, or equivalent field from a regionally accredited institution
Demonstrated record of progressive academic, administrative, or professional leadership with significant accomplishments, including credentials qualifying for faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professoror equivalent executive-level leadership experience in professional institutions
Success in attracting, recruiting, retaining, and evaluating faculty and staff consistent with the highest standards of scholarship
Experience in building successful, productive administration-faculty relationships and shared decision-making
Success in leading programs to accreditation and maintaining the accreditation standards relevant to the Dean of Health Sciences, for example, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), or Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and others
Experience in developing/restructuring interdisciplinary research and academic programs
Solid track record in meeting the Institution's mission concerning enrollment, graduation, and research
Demonstrated success in developing partnerships with community/industry
Success building and executing a strategic and fiscally sound unit budget
Eligible for discipline-specific licensure in the State of Texas
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with at least (5) five years of administrative experience overseeing complex operations
Documented industry experience and/or leadership roles, skill set in business development
Experience working with industry/government partners
About The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) Founded in 1973, UTPB is part of the University of Texas System and serves as the only public university in the Permian Basin. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institutional Founding of UTPB is committed to expanding access to higher education and driving social mobility for a diverse student body.
Enrollment has continued to grow, with more than 7,000 students and over 40,000 alumni worldwide. Students can choose from more than 35 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs across five academic colleges. With small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, UTPB offers students the resources of a UT System institution while maintaining the close-knit feel of a regional university.
About the College The College of Health Sciences at The University of Texas Permian Basin is positioned at the heart of UTPB’s mission to serve the region’s rapidly growing healthcare needs. The College is home to the School of Nursing, Departments of Social Work, Human Performance, Psychology, Biology, and Community & Family Health, along with the Center for Interprofessional and Experiential Learning and the Midland Health Simulation & Learning Resource Center. Through these academic programs and centers, the College prepares students for impactful careers in healthcare, human performance, and related STEM fields while advancing innovative research and interprofessional collaboration. The College plays a leading role in workforce development, accreditation readiness, and regional health initiatives.
Living in the Area Located in the heart of the Permian Basin, UTPB has campuses in both Odessa and Midland, two thriving West Texas cities that serve as the economic and cultural hub of the region. Known globally as one of the most productive oil and natural gas fields in the world, the Permian Basin is also home to a growing healthcare, education, and technology sector, making it one of the fastest-developing regions in the United States.
The community offers a high quality of life, with affordable housing, excellent schools, and a warm climate averaging 266 days of sunshine annually. The area is rich in cultural and recreational opportunities, including the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale, the Ellen Noël Art Museum, and nearby outdoor destinations such as Big Bend National Park and the Davis Mountains.
The University is deeply connected to its region through partnerships with the Permian Strategic Partnership, local hospitals, K–12 school systems, and industry leaders. These collaborations drive economic development, expand healthcare access, and create a direct pipeline of opportunities for UTPB graduates. The region is easily accessible for travel, with the Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) conveniently located between Odessa and Midland. The airport offers daily nonstop flights to major hubs including Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Denver, and Phoenix, all just a short drive from campus.
To Apply For full consideration, please apply by January 12, 2026. Please apply through the application link and do not email applications. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially. Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially.
Inquiries and questions: UTPBDeanHealthSciences@acesrch.com. Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominee’s name, title, and contact information if available to nominations@acesrch.com.
Institutional Information The University of Texas System Administration is a federal contractor committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti@utsystem.edu.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborating with faculty and University leadership to create curricula relevant to regional and state needs
Ensuring College initiatives align with UTPB’s strategic plan
Leading student recruitment, retention, and graduation initiatives
Promoting innovation and effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and research
Mentoring faculty to meet professional goals and UTPB expectations
Overseeing program accreditations (including upcoming initial accreditation for the MSW)
Managing budgets and fiscal policies
Supporting faculty/staff professional development
Engaging with external advisory boards, industry, and healthcare partners to expand impact
Advancing interdisciplinary programs and collaborations in STEM and health sciences
Building pipelines into healthcare professions through school and community outreach
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates a leadership style that facilitates investment and growth in the College, University, and greater community
Demonstrates candor, authenticity, and passion
Nurtures the success of colleagues and students
Possesses an energetic, well-grounded, success-oriented personality with a sense of humor
Is self-motivated and shows initiative and self-discipline, with confidence and charisma to lead, encourage, and empower
Is creative, innovative, marketing-minded, with an entrepreneurial spirit
Is a visionary and effective change agent
Builds consensus and is a team leader who seeks collective wisdom and input
Is flexible and able to facilitate multiple competing priorities and divergent viewpoints
Empowers others to excel
Possesses leadership and courage to make tough decisions
Possesses a strong moral compass with unquestionable integrity and high professional standards
Sells a point in a non-polarizing manner
Possesses effective social skills
Is politically astute, yet not political
Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate with new and current faculty, academic leaders, students, and collaborative partners
Possesses the ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly to a range of audiences
Is comfortable and effective engaging in public speaking
Has a high level of cultural humility, shows a respect for all faculty, staff, and student population
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Terminal degree in Health, Behavioral, Biomedical Sciences, a related applied science, or equivalent field from a regionally accredited institution
Demonstrated record of progressive academic, administrative, or professional leadership with significant accomplishments, including credentials qualifying for faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professoror equivalent executive-level leadership experience in professional institutions
Success in attracting, recruiting, retaining, and evaluating faculty and staff consistent with the highest standards of scholarship
Experience in building successful, productive administration-faculty relationships and shared decision-making
Success in leading programs to accreditation and maintaining the accreditation standards relevant to the Dean of Health Sciences, for example, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), or Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and others
Experience in developing/restructuring interdisciplinary research and academic programs
Solid track record in meeting the Institution's mission concerning enrollment, graduation, and research
Demonstrated success in developing partnerships with community/industry
Success building and executing a strategic and fiscally sound unit budget
Eligible for discipline-specific licensure in the State of Texas
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with at least (5) five years of administrative experience overseeing complex operations
Documented industry experience and/or leadership roles, skill set in business development
Experience working with industry/government partners
About The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) Founded in 1973, UTPB is part of the University of Texas System and serves as the only public university in the Permian Basin. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institutional Founding of UTPB is committed to expanding access to higher education and driving social mobility for a diverse student body.
Enrollment has continued to grow, with more than 7,000 students and over 40,000 alumni worldwide. Students can choose from more than 35 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs across five academic colleges. With small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, UTPB offers students the resources of a UT System institution while maintaining the close-knit feel of a regional university.
About the College The College of Health Sciences at The University of Texas Permian Basin is positioned at the heart of UTPB’s mission to serve the region’s rapidly growing healthcare needs. The College is home to the School of Nursing, Departments of Social Work, Human Performance, Psychology, Biology, and Community & Family Health, along with the Center for Interprofessional and Experiential Learning and the Midland Health Simulation & Learning Resource Center. Through these academic programs and centers, the College prepares students for impactful careers in healthcare, human performance, and related STEM fields while advancing innovative research and interprofessional collaboration. The College plays a leading role in workforce development, accreditation readiness, and regional health initiatives.
Living in the Area Located in the heart of the Permian Basin, UTPB has campuses in both Odessa and Midland, two thriving West Texas cities that serve as the economic and cultural hub of the region. Known globally as one of the most productive oil and natural gas fields in the world, the Permian Basin is also home to a growing healthcare, education, and technology sector, making it one of the fastest-developing regions in the United States.
The community offers a high quality of life, with affordable housing, excellent schools, and a warm climate averaging 266 days of sunshine annually. The area is rich in cultural and recreational opportunities, including the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale, the Ellen Noël Art Museum, and nearby outdoor destinations such as Big Bend National Park and the Davis Mountains.
The University is deeply connected to its region through partnerships with the Permian Strategic Partnership, local hospitals, K–12 school systems, and industry leaders. These collaborations drive economic development, expand healthcare access, and create a direct pipeline of opportunities for UTPB graduates. The region is easily accessible for travel, with the Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) conveniently located between Odessa and Midland. The airport offers daily nonstop flights to major hubs including Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Denver, and Phoenix, all just a short drive from campus.
To Apply For full consideration, please apply by January 12, 2026. Please apply through the application link and do not email applications. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially. Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially.
Inquiries and questions: UTPBDeanHealthSciences@acesrch.com. Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominee’s name, title, and contact information if available to nominations@acesrch.com.
Institutional Information The University of Texas System Administration is a federal contractor committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti@utsystem.edu.
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