Howard University
Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Howard University seeks an experienced, innovative, and visionary leader for the position of Dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS).
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of the CNAHS will provide academic and administrative leadership to advance the College’s mission in education, service, and research. The Dean is expected to partner closely with College leadership, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members, as well as with the other Deans across the University. Building upon the multiple strengths within the Departments that comprise the CNAHS, as well as throughout Howard University, the Dean will engage the faculty in developing a vision and corresponding plan that will result in the CNAHS being recognized nationally as a leader in the preparation of superior healthcare providers.
Howard University is a comprehensive research university located in Washington, D.C. It is designated as an R1 University—the highest level of Carnegie Class research activity. Since 1867, Howard has conferred more than 100,000 degrees in the arts, sciences, humanities, and other professions. Howard ranks among the highest producers of the nation's Black professionals in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, nursing, architecture, religion, law, music, social work, and education.
Howard University employs 1,023 faculty members across 14 Schools and Colleges—including Schools of medicine, public health, and law—and has a total enrollment of 14,540. Howard is a leader in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has ranked Howard as the top producer of African-American undergraduates who later earn science and engineering doctoral degrees. The University also boasts nationally ranked programs in social work, business, and communications. To date, Howard has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows, and more than 165 Fulbright recipients.
Candidates must possess a doctoral degree with a background in a health profession consistent with the academic makeup of the CNAHS and have experience and a record compatible with appointment as associate professor or professor at Howard University. As the prospective administrative leader for the College, candidates should have exceptional communication skills, a high degree of professionalism, considerable financial acumen, and a clear understanding of what it takes to help grow market share and advance all academic programs in a competitive higher education environment. We seek candidates with demonstrated commitment to open, transparent, and shared governance and to building upon the College's diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students. The ideal candidate possesses strong management skills and interest in inter-professional collaboration among the healthcare sciences and with other fields of study domestically and internationally.
Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. These materials should be sent electronically to HowardDeanCNAHS@wittkieffer.com. Confidential inquiries may be addressed to the Witt/Kieffer consultants supporting this search, Christine Pendleton, Claudia Teschky, and Diane Smith at HowardDeanCNAHS@wittkieffer.com.
The salary is expected to fall within the range of $250,000 to $320,000.
Howard University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment as well as in its education programs and activities. To maintain a workplace in which all employees are treated with respect and decency, Howard University prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, family status and responsibilities, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, matriculation, unemployed status, or any other classifications, activities or conditions protected by applicable law.