Dean, Health Professions & Sport Studies

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POSITION: Dean of the School of Health Professions & Sport Studies

Bucks County Community College seeks a collaborative, visionary, and entrepreneurial Dean to join our vibrant community of scholars and lead our School of Health Professions & Sport Studies into a new era. Building on the College’s strong reputation in healthcare education, clinical preparation, and transfer pathways to leading colleges and universities, as well as its strategic location in a region rich with regional health systems, clinical providers, and community health organizations, the next dean will cultivate relationships with key institutions across the region and beyond. The Dean will develop clinical placement and employment pipelines, transfer pathways, and mutually beneficial joint ventures; expand external grants, clinical partnerships, and private philanthropy; strengthen enrollment; and position the School of Health Professions & Sport Studies as a preferred partner for healthcare organizations, sports enterprises, health and physical education programs, schools, organizations, and academic institutions.

We seek an individual with the vision to position the School as a pivotal player within the regional healthcare and wellness ecosystem; the skills to establish strategic partnerships and joint ventures; the ability to inspire faculty and work with them to identify emerging opportunities, refine existing curricula, and reach new student populations; the ability to partner with the College’s advancement team to secure grants, corporate sponsorships, and private philanthropy; and the business acumen to manage complex instructional and clinical operations in a fiscally responsible manner. The Dean will also support innovative teaching and learning practices across health, physical education, exercise science, and sport-related disciplines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will be dynamic leaders with an advanced degree in a health profession or related discipline and administrative leadership in academic, clinical, or health-related organizations. They will have demonstrated success in growing enrollment, expanding institutional or clinical partnerships, securing external funding, managing complex budgets, and supervising faculty and personnel. Candidates should have experience as an instructor or direct engagement with health professions or sport management education, such as overseeing clinical rotations, preceptorships, internships, or professional development programs. They will find joy in supporting faculty, engaging with students, securing operational and educational resources, and positioning the School as a trusted partner within the regional healthcare and sport management landscape. Additionally, candidates must possess the knowledge and experience to oversee specialized health professions accreditations—such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), and relevant state regulatory bodies—while ensuring institutional compliance with standards established by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The next Dean will lead the School of Health Professions & Sport Studies to strengthen enrollment, expand clinical and industry partnerships, and elevate the School's presence as a premier provider of healthcare, wellness, and sport management education. The Dean will also advance Health and Physical Education and related academic programs through curriculum development, innovative instructional practices, faculty collaboration, and opportunities for experiential learning. They will partner with faculty to maintain high academic and clinical standards, identify strategic opportunities for program development, and secure external resources through grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, and clinical affiliations with regional health systems, hospitals, outpatient centers, and sports organizations. The Dean will foster connections among health education, physical education, exercise science, sport, and wellness to promote interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and workforce development. The Dean will manage personnel, hire and evaluate faculty, oversee specialized clinical facilities, equipment, and lab resources, and lead ongoing compliance, self-studies, site visits, and reporting for all specialized programmatic accreditations as well as state licensing boards. They will report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and serve on the deans council as a supportive colleague and collaborator who helps advance the entire college enterprise.

SCHOOL

The School of Health Professions & Sport Studies ( https://www.bucks.edu/academics/schools/health/ ) is a dynamic academic community of faculty scholars, clinical educators, and professional staff dedicated to high academic and clinical standards, hands-on learning, and student success. The School prepares students both for immediate entry into high-demand fields and for seamless transfer to four-year institutions.

The School offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificate programs, and professional credentials across a broad range of disciplines. Transfer programs include Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Health Science, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, and Sport Management. Job-ready degrees and certificate programs include Nursing, Practical Nursing, Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Medical Laboratory Technician, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Health Information Technology, Health Occupations, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding/Billing, Nurse Aide, Health Coach, and Veterinary Technician.

Through its Health & Physical Education and Exercise Science offerings, the School also supports the development of knowledge and skills in physical activity, fitness, movement, sports, wellness, and lifelong health. These programs emphasize effective teaching, practical application, and the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles.

The School utilizes modern clinical simulation environments, specialized laboratories, and learning technology located across Bucks County Community College campuses (including Newtown, Lower Bucks, and Upper Bucks), equipping students with practical, career-ready skills in real-world settings. These learning environments complement the School's broader commitment to hands-on instruction, experiential learning, and the preparation of students for careers and continued study in health, physical education, exercise science, and sport-related fields.

SALARY Commensurate with background and experience

BENEFITS

Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

APPLICATION

Apply online at: https://bucks.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BCCC

Applications must consist of a letter of application addressing this specific position and the candidate’s interest and qualifications for coming to Bucks County Community College, resume/CV, and professional references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials.

APPOINTMENT July 1, 2027

DEADLINE

Consideration of applications will begin on Insert Date . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the College will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with College's policies.

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Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.  Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.