Dean of the School of Health & Professional Sciences

Dean of the School of Health & Professional Sciences King University, United States about 4 hours ago

Location:

Bristol, TENNESSEE

Description:

King University, a Christian liberal arts university in Bristol, Tennessee, seeks a Dean of the School of Health & Professional Sciences. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by January 16, 2026. The Dean serves as the chief administrator for the School, providing leadership and advocacy for faculty, vision and energy for growth, and care for students and scholarship. The Dean has responsibility for the flourishing of faculty, development of programs and curriculum, instructional effectiveness, assessment and evaluation, and strategic planning. The Dean of the School of Health & Professional Sciences reports directly to the Provost.

School & University Profile:

The School of Health & Professional Sciences offers academic majors, offered in multiple modalities, in: criminal justice and criminology, exercise science, healthcare administration, social work, and sport management. Graduates of King's Health & Professional Sciences programs hold distinguished positions in the region and around the world. Many also pursue graduate school. Faculty in the School are active in research and service. Established in 1867, King University has enjoyed a long and distinguished history of academic excellence, accessibility, service to the church and to the home community. Its focus on intellectual development, social growth, and spiritual formation has resulted in generations of King alumni who have achieved success across a wide spectrum of disciplines. King is a comprehensive university offering more than 90 majors, minors, pre-professional degrees, and concentrations through five academic schools:

• College of Arts & Sciences, including the Peeke School of Christian Mission
• School of Business, Economics, and Technology
• School of Education
• School of Nursing
• School of Health & Professional Sciences The University offers both a thriving traditional student experience and multiple online modalities for undergraduates and working adults.

It places significant value on its longstanding liberal arts tradition while providing professional programs. Its well-rounded academic slate is a key part of the academic development and achievement that, time and again, distinguishes its graduates from those of other institutions. The University holds multiple faculty development and conference grants from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) as well as a grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) from Wake Forest which encourages thoughtfulness, resourcefulness, and responsibility in our students. In 2022, King established itself as a Free Speech campus, enshrining respectful community dialogue as a foundational tenet of academic pursuit, intellectual integrity, and Christian spiritual development.

Faith & Learning:

King has an unwavering commitment to helping students integrate their Christian faith with educational programs that prepare them to thrive in a diverse and changing world. The University is founded on the core belief that because God is the creator, redeemer, and sustainer of all life, all aspects of knowledge are wonderfully interrelated. Its students, faculty, and staff work together to discover and develop talents that edify the self and deepen service to others. This has resulted in a community that works to see each member as a steward of God's creation, agents of peace, lovers of truth, creators of beauty, and servants of reconciliation. King's Institute for Faith & Culture (IFC) offers students and area residents the opportunity to interact with widely recognized thinkers, authors, musicians, scholars, and philosophers in a welcoming environment that catalyzes growth and understanding. The IFC fosters conversations on challenging subjects that, far from pushing others away or apart, brings participants together in artful, substantial, and inspiring interactions. IFC events take place on campus and in locations throughout the Tri-Cities to facilitate community engagement.

Area Profile:

King's main campus occupies 135 acres of rolling, wooded terrain two miles east of the twin cities of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia. The campus Oval, Georgian-style architecture, and scenic hilltop views create a peaceful learning environment that is minutes away from a thriving downtown and close to numerous recreational, shopping, and dining opportunities. Known as the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol hosts a growing Americana music scene, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum, an annual three-day music festival, and a world-famous NASCAR short track. Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, Tennessee, make up the Tri-Cities Metropolitan area, which hosts a population of approximately a half-million residents. King's location offers ample access to outdoor activities, including boating on South Holston Lake, world-class fly fishing on the South Holston River, and hiking on the nearby Appalachian Trail. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the amenities offered at the nearby Virginian and Olde Farm clubs. Numerous other areas for camping, mountain biking, and horseback riding, including those in the Cherokee National Forest and the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, are all within an afternoon's drive. Its proximity to Interstate 81 offers access to approximately one-third of the U.S. in the span of a day's drive. Numerous flights are also available through Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), located 30 minutes from campus. The region boasts a lower-than-national average cost of living and a diverse economy with career opportunities in healthcare, education, marketing, manufacturing, and technology.

Minimum Qualifications:

Mature Christian faith and support of King University's mission and vision (king/faith-and-values/mission-and-vision); earned terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline within Health & Professional Sciences or related field; academic experience and a record of teaching excellence commensurate with rank; administrative experience in higher education with a proven record of collaborative and collegial leadership; experience with diverse modes of course delivery.

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic academic leadership, working collaboratively with other deans, chairs, program coordinators and faculty to further the University's mission in teaching, scholarship, and service; advocate for the well-being and professional growth of Health & Professional Sciences faculty, staff, and students; work with Enrollment Management to drive student recruitment for Health & Professional Sciences programs; supervise budgetary resources, assessment and evaluation, program development, and the recruitment and retention of Health & Professional Sciences faculty; communicate effectively and build relationships within the School and the University and with the wider community; teach up to two courses annually as needed.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN