Dean of the College of Rehabilitative Sciences

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  • Full Time
  • Dallas, TX

Dean of the College of Rehabilitative Sciences – Dallas, TX

The Dean of the College of Rehabilitative Sciences provides strategic leadership and oversight of academic programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology across a multi-campus environment. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Dean collaborates with program leadership, student affairs, enrollment, accreditation, and operational teams to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality, outcomes-driven educational experiences.

This role is critical to advancing academic excellence, interdisciplinary coordination, meaningful clinical experiences, and effective teaching and learning strategies.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Direction & Growth

  • Partner with program leadership to allocate resources, hire and develop faculty, meet accreditation requirements, and recruit students.
  • Drive academic excellence and student success by establishing strategic initiatives and clear performance metrics.
  • Identify and implement program expansion opportunities that align with institutional mission and respond to healthcare workforce demands.
  • Lead the development and launch of new programs in collaboration with marketing, recruitment, and operational teams.
  • Set and guide a research agenda that supports academic growth and faculty/student engagement.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  • Work with academic leadership across colleges and programs to promote interdisciplinary learning opportunities and dual credentialing initiatives.
  • Promote innovation in teaching methodologies and leverage emerging technologies to enhance learning outcomes.

Academic Quality & Accreditation

  • Cultivate a culture of academic excellence, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Collaborate with accreditation and program leaders to maintain institutional and programmatic accreditation and meet reporting requirements.
  • Oversee academic policy development, manage student complaints and appeals, and ensure continuous improvement through data-informed decision making.
  • Evaluate curriculum for relevance, quality, and alignment with market needs.

External Partnerships & Institutional Visibility

  • Strengthen partnerships with clinical affiliates, industry stakeholders, regulatory bodies, alumni, and feeder schools.
  • Enhance the institution’s reputation and visibility within professional and academic communities.
  • Expand opportunities for practical experiences and post-graduation employment for students.

Operational and Financial Oversight

  • Lead budget development and management for the College, including revenue targets and contingency planning.
  • Ensure financial sustainability and growth through effective resource allocation and operational efficiency.
  • Implement consistent procedures that support accreditation and quality standards.
  • Develop faculty workload models that align with institutional priorities and operational demands.

Organizational Reporting

  • Reports To: Chief Academic Officer
  • Supervises: Senior academic leadership across the disciplines of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology.

QualificationsRequired Skills and Attributes

  • Demonstrated success in higher education administration, particularly in managing rehabilitative sciences programs.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
  • A collaborative, results-driven mindset with the ability to mobilize teams and foster a positive academic culture.
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical leadership.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, multi-campus environment.

Education and Experience

  • 7–10 years of progressive academic leadership in higher education.
  • Earned terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD, DHSc, or equivalent).
  • Professional background in a health sciences discipline.
  • Experience developing and scaling academic programs.
  • In-depth knowledge of discipline-specific accreditation standards and processes.

Licensure and Certification

  • Current clinical certification in a rehabilitative sciences discipline required.
  • Eligible for licensure in the applicable state(s).

Additional Information

  • Travel Requirement: Approximately 25–30% travel to campus locations across the United States.
  • Work Environment: Primarily office-based with extended periods working at a computer. Physical demands include standard office activities such as standing, walking, and communicating.

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