Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, College of Health Sciences

Position Description

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences at Mary Baldwin University invites applications for Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Dean and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Health Sciences. The Dean/CAO provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the college, overseeing all academic programs, research initiatives, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader with a strong commitment to academic excellence, interprofessional education, and community engagement.

Consistent with the mission and values of the institution, this position requires a commitment to a culture that promotes equity and inclusion. Therefore, applicants are expected to emphasize equity and inclusion in their interactions with students, staff, faculty, and community at large.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in a health-related field from an accredited institution.
• A distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service commensurate with an appointment at the rank of full professor.
• Significant administrative experience in a complex academic or healthcare environment, including budget management and personnel supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience with professional accreditation processes is highly desirable.

About Mary Baldwin University

Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University has a proud legacy of innovating to best serve our students as the world changes.

MBU is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degrees from bachelor to doctoral. We serve a diverse student population on our historic Staunton campus in the heart of downtown Staunton, Virginia, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in nearby Fishersville, and online.

MBU offers unique opportunities for our students to become leaders in the classroom, community, workplace, and in their own lives.

About Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (MDCHS) was opened in 2014, with the intention of addressing health care workforce needs and the complex health issues of the region. The college accomplishes this through clinically focused professional programs in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistants programs that concentrate on addressing regional health care needs. We believe that community health issues are best solved by professionals who value interprofessional collaboration and thrive in a culture that embraces inclusivity and equitable access to health care. Our vision is to be recognized as the primary regional partner to develop community-oriented interventions for the education of and provision of services to the public, thereby improving health and life outcomes.

Application Process

Mary Baldwin University is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff, and faculty. The university does not discriminate on the basis sex, gender, nor does the university discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, age, disability, religion, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

All correspondence relating to the position of Dean and Chief Administrative Officer for Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences should be directed, in confidence, to:

Tara Miller, Director of Operations for Murphy Deming
twmiller@marybaldwin.edu
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
100 Baldwin Blvd., Fishersville VA 22939

A completed application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position including a statement that reflects your commitment towards supporting a culture of Equity and Inclusion Excellence.
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by October 1 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.