Dean, School of Health & Environment Position Announcement

University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Health & Environment.

Job Description (pdf)

Located in the historic industrial city of Lowell, 25 miles northwest of Boston, the University of Massachusetts Lowell has three campus clusters: North, South and East along the Merrimack River. The University is composed of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Education, the College of Engineering, the School of Health and Environment, and the College of Management.

Established in April 2004, the School of Health and Environment at the University of Massachusetts Lowell prepares professionals in a wide range of health and environmental occupations. A large research program and vibrant community engagement enrich and support the educational programs. The school offers bachelor's degrees in six majors, 10 master's degrees and seven doctoral degrees, plus 14 graduate certificates. The mission of the School is to provide education and promote human health and development and thus, enable people to live in safe and productive communities and environmentally sustainable economies.

The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School who leads and represents approximately 75 faculty, 750 undergraduates and 350 graduate students and staff. The school includes the departments of Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences, Community Health and Sustainability, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Work Environment. The Dean working together with Department Chairs has responsibility for leadership of the School and its relationship to the university administration. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean works closely with other deans and executive officers on behalf of the University as a whole.

UMass Lowell encourages you to apply for this position if you possess a combination of education, training, and experience which clearly demonstrates an ability to fulfill the mission of the school.

We seek an individual who will provide visionary leadership that supports and increases our research, education, and community outreach to promote health, advance health care, and ensure a quality environment for the 21st century.

Please visit the UML Human Resources website for a complete job description and information on benefits. For information on the University, please visit the UML website.

Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae or nominations in confidence, either electronically or by mail to the address below. The Search Committee will begin reviewing credentials immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Search Committee for Dean, School of Health and Environment
University of Massachusetts Lowell
c/o Human Resources
883 Broadway Street, Dugan Hall 200
Lowell, MA 01854-5113
Email: shedeansrch08@uml.edu

We believe that diversity that reflects the community we serve enhances the academic experience for our students and is essential to the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s success.

Women and under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Title IX, H/V, ADA 1990 Employer and Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR60-741 4, 41 CRF60-250 4, 41CRF60-1 40 and 41 CFR60-1,4 are hereby incorporated.

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