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Dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) seeks an innovative, visionary, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS). Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for the Health Sciences, Dr. Anantha Shekhar, the Dean will shape the strategic, academic, and operational priorities for SHRS. The Dean is responsible for academic leadership, financial stewardship, organizational effectiveness, faculty and staff recruitment and retention, development and alumni engagement, and student success. As a member of both the Health Sciences Cabinet and the Provost's Council of Deans, the Dean plays a critical role in cross-school collaboration and strategic advancement.

SHRS is a nationally renowned leader in the field of health care education, research, and clinical practice preparation. With 14 different disciplines related to health and rehabilitative care, SHRS shapes future generations of health care professionals- therapists, counselors, advocates, scientists, providers, and practitioners-trained to serve the needs of all people regardless of background, levels of health, or mobility. SHRS is built on a legacy of academic excellence and innovation and fueled by passionate educators and researchers, allowing the School to meet the health care and rehabilitation needs of today and drive meaningful change in the future.

With 182 full-time faculty, 358 part-time faculty, and 200 staff, SHRS is organized into 9 Departments serving 2,000+ graduate and undergraduate students through 30+ online, hybrid, and residential programs. SHRS has the largest student body and gross tuition revenue of the six Health Science Schools at Pitt, with an annual operating budget of almost $50 million. SHRS is a growing, thriving school, having seen a 40% increase in students and an 80% increase in faculty and staff over the last decade.

This is a transformational moment for SHRS. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, SHRS has rapidly expanded its impact in the last decade, growing student enrollment by more than 40%; launching the country's first chiropractic program at a research-intensive, public institution; and pioneering the use of online and hybrid models to increase access and reach underserved communities. The School boasts a strong financial foundation, significant extramurally funded research, a growing commercialization portfolio, and an expansive offering of academic programs that span a broad spectrum of the healthcare workforce. This fall, SHRS is moving into a brand-new facility at Fifth and Halket that has been specifically and strategically designed to meet SHRS' immediate and future needs with modernized teaching facilities and clinical training facilities where students will work with state-of-the-art equipment.

We are searching for a bold and dynamic leader who can harness the School's momentum and shape a unifying vision for its continued growth and next era of excellence in education, research, innovation, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a nationally recognized scholar or educator with a deep commitment to student-centered education, faculty development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. A strong track record of leadership in rehabilitation or health sciences is essential, as is experience navigating complex clinical-academic environments.

This leader will build on SHRS's strengths, including a culture of innovation, strong financial performance, and deep ties to the UPMC health system. The Dean will guide the School in optimizing and integrating a diverse and growing portfolio of academic programs, fostering a collaborative and transparent culture, and expanding the School's national reputation as a leader in health and rehabilitation sciences.

This is a singular opportunity to lead one of the nation's most dynamic schools of health and rehabilitation sciences at a time of growth, innovation, and transformation. SHRS faculty, students, and staff are energized and proud of their work. With new state-of-the-art facilities, a collaborative academic culture, and deep community and health system partnerships, SHRS is positioned to define the future of health and rehabilitation sciences education and research.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Interested candidates should submit confidentially, in electronic form, a curriculum vitae anda letter of interest to:

Kathy Vuturo
Russell Reynolds Associates
kathy.vuturo@russellreynolds.com

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