Dean, School of Health Sciences

About University of New Haven

Founded on the Yale campus in 1920, the University of New Haven is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of more than 7600 students from across the globe.

The University is composed of: the College of Arts and Sciences ,the Pompea College of Business, the School of Health Sciences, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, and the Tagliatela College of Engineering. 

The University awards bachelor’s and associate degrees and certificates in 109 undergraduate programs; master’s degrees in 116 areas of graduate study; and doctorate programs in criminal justice, applied engineering, occupational therapy and health sciences. For more information about academic programs, click here for the University’s Academics page.

The University of New Haven is a student-centered, comprehensive university with an emphasis on excellence in liberal arts and professional education. Its mission is to prepare students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society by providing the highest-quality education through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning.

Founded in 2018, The School of Health Sciences’ mission is to educate competent, caring, and resilient health professionals by delivering innovative, interdisciplinary healthcare education and services. In pursuing this mission, SHS prides itself on the quality and dedication of its faculty and staff. Classroom instruction is supplemented by the Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC), which offers tailored and targeted advisement to those who plan to become physicians, physicians’ assistants, physical or occupational therapists, and other health professionals. A nationally recognized institution across myriad health science fields, the School of Health Sciences earns frequent accreditation accolades and awards and is noted for its excellence inside and outside of the classroom, on and off campus. SHS facilities include a Dental Center and the newly renovated One Care Lane, a 30,000 sq. ft. facility with state-of-the-art classrooms and learning spaces for clinical programs.

The Role of Dean, School of Health Sciences 

The Dean will have the opportunity to build upon the School of Health Science’s strong foundation, providing creative and visionary leadership to enhance and elevate its programs and further its mission to educate students for challenging and meaningful health careers. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will leverage existing strengths while shaping a forward-looking vision and developing a corresponding plan to ensure SHS continues to be a national leader in health sciences education. 

The Dean manages and stewards an operating budget of approximately $9.3M and leads 35 full-time and 75 part-time faculty members.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate and be eligible for a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the School of Health Sciences. The University seeks candidates who can inspire faculty and staff to work together to build outstanding academic programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills with the ability to effectively partner with a broad range of constituents internally and externally. The successful candidate will be a persuasive communicator with strong and highly effective interpersonal skills and a deep record of teaching and scholarly research. The next Dean must possess prior experience in the administration of both clinical and non-clinical programs.

Contact and Application Information

This is a full-time position that will be performed on-site in Connecticut. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package.

DSG | Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Managing Associates Anne Koellhoffer and Danielle Mebert. For best consideration, submit a compelling cover letter and vita via the Talent Profile before October 24, 2025. All inquiries are strictly confidential. The Dean is expected to start no later than July 1, 2026; however, the University of New Haven will consider an earlier start date during the spring 2026 term. Nominations will be held in strictest confidence and should be sent to [email protected]. 

The University of New Haven is committed to achieving a culture of belonging in the Charger community that reflects the greater human good through strict non-discrimination in all its employment practices. In following the principles of equal employment opportunity, it is the University’s goal to hire the most qualified individual for every position within the University. The University is committed to making employment decisions which are solely based on the individuals’ qualifications, education, abilities, skills, and experience. The University will therefore recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to the individual’s race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other criteria protected by state or federal law. The University of New Haven follows the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity in all of its employment practices.