Dean, College of Public Health

University of Arkansas System

Dean of the College of Public Health overseeing academic, administrative, research, and fiscal leadership at UAMS. Leading faculty and student recruitment, resource development, and strategic planning.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the chief executive and administrative leader reporting directly to the Provost
Participate in the Chancellor’s Cabinet and oversee strategic planning, quality assurance, faculty and student recruitment, resource development, and financial management
Provide exemplary academic, administrative, research, and fiscal leadership
Oversee academic programs, faculty, students, support staff, facilities, budgets, fundraising efforts, and partnerships
Provide visionary guidance to shape the future of the college
Recruit, hire, and retain quality faculty and staff
Promote faculty professional advancement and productivity
Build academic excellence through innovative student recruitment strategies, curriculum development, and teaching excellence
Manage financial and human resources efficiently
Cultivate mentorship for junior faculty and students
Foster and expand relationships with alumni, corporations, nonprofits, and government organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Earned a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university
A scholar and leader in public health with a nationally recognized reputation
Demonstrated potential for collaborative, credible administrative leadership
Clear commitment to public health scholarship, education, and service
Exceptional record of distinguished scholarly accomplishment in a field related to the mission of the college (preferred)
Demonstrated record of administrative experience at a complex institution of higher education and/or in the public sector (preferred)
Proven success in fundraising with a clear vision for engaging foundations, corporations, and individuals (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Soft Skills

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