What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean, College of Health and Behavioral Sciences position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) invites applications and nominations for Dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS). As UCA’s largest college by declared majors and a leading contributor to Arkansas’s healthcare and behavioral health workforce, CHBS offers an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished, entrepreneurial academic leader.
Founded in 1907 in Conway, UCA is a comprehensive public university enrolling nearly 9,500 students. Its new strategic plan, UCA 2035, provides a clear framework for growth and discovery.
CHBS includes Communication Sciences and Disorders; Exercise and Sport Science; Health Sciences; Military Science and Leadership; Nutrition and Family Sciences; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Psychology and Counseling; and the School of Nursing. The college has 3,074 declared majors, 127 full-time faculty, and awarded 880 degrees and certificates in 2025–26. Its 80,000-square-foot Integrated Health Sciences Building houses the fully accredited Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation and the Interprofessional Teaching Center, home to the Community Care Clinic.
Reporting to the Provost, the dean will advance a strategic vision aligned with UCA 2035; grow enrollment and student success; build academic and clinical capacity; oversee clinical operations; expand external partnerships; strengthen research and external funding; and lead through collaborative, transparent governance.
Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in a discipline in or closely related to the College, with a record meriting appointment as tenured full professor, and progressively responsible academic leadership experience at the level of department chair or above. Preferred qualifications include budget and resource management, fundraising, clinical operations and accreditation experience, and an entrepreneurial approach to enrollment and program growth.
For full leadership profile, please visit: https://www.parkersearch.com/opportunities/dean-college-of-health-and-behavioral-sciences
Application Process
Preferred
The Search Committee invites letters of nomination and applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, and contact information of at least five references) to be submitted to Parker Executive Search. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made; submissions before Monday, January 25, 2027 are preferred. For additional information, please contact:
Porsha Williams, Vice President and Managing Director, Higher Education
Jacob Anderson, Senior Principal
Scott Gaffney, Associate
Parker Executive Search
(770) 804-1996 x 111
pwilliams@parkersearch.com | janderson@parkersearch.com | sgaffney@parkersearch.com
Posted On 10/31/2026 Job Type Dean/Director School/Institution University of Central Arkansas Job Location Conway, AR
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) invites applications and nominations for Dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS). As UCA’s largest college by declared majors and a leading contributor to Arkansas’s healthcare and behavioral health workforce, CHBS offers an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished, entrepreneurial academic leader.
Founded in 1907 in Conway, UCA is a comprehensive public university enrolling nearly 9,500 students. Its new strategic plan, UCA 2035, provides a clear framework for growth and discovery.
CHBS includes Communication Sciences and Disorders; Exercise and Sport Science; Health Sciences; Military Science and Leadership; Nutrition and Family Sciences; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Psychology and Counseling; and the School of Nursing. The college has 3,074 declared majors, 127 full-time faculty, and awarded 880 degrees and certificates in 2025–26. Its 80,000-square-foot Integrated Health Sciences Building houses the fully accredited Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation and the Interprofessional Teaching Center, home to the Community Care Clinic.
Reporting to the Provost, the dean will advance a strategic vision aligned with UCA 2035; grow enrollment and student success; build academic and clinical capacity; oversee clinical operations; expand external partnerships; strengthen research and external funding; and lead through collaborative, transparent governance.
Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in a discipline in or closely related to the College, with a record meriting appointment as tenured full professor, and progressively responsible academic leadership experience at the level of department chair or above. Preferred qualifications include budget and resource management, fundraising, clinical operations and accreditation experience, and an entrepreneurial approach to enrollment and program growth.
For full leadership profile, please visit: https://www.parkersearch.com/opportunities/dean-college-of-health-and-behavioral-sciences
Application Process
Preferred
The Search Committee invites letters of nomination and applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, and contact information of at least five references) to be submitted to Parker Executive Search. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made; submissions before Monday, January 25, 2027 are preferred. For additional information, please contact:
Porsha Williams, Vice President and Managing Director, Higher Education
Jacob Anderson, Senior Principal
Scott Gaffney, Associate
Parker Executive Search
(770) 804-1996 x 111
pwilliams@parkersearch.com | janderson@parkersearch.com | sgaffney@parkersearch.com
Posted On 10/31/2026 Job Type Dean/Director School/Institution University of Central Arkansas Job Location Conway, AR