Vice Dean/Director, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences - Now Hiring

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Job Title:Vice Dean/Director, School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesDepartment:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine seeks a Vice Dean/Director to provide innovative, visionary, and collaborative leadership for its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Across OSU campuses, growth, energy, and investment are evident in every aspect of the tripartite mission, and a culture of transformation is pervasive. The $3 billion expansion of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center successfully delivered a new hospital tower, the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center, and a comprehensive Innovation District on West Campus to bolster interdisciplinary research.

The Vice Dean and Director serves as the chief executive and academic leader of SHRS, responsible for strategic vision, financial stewardship, organizational effectiveness, student success, and the recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff. This leader will advance SHRS as a global force in health sciences by leveraging expanded campus infrastructure to drive innovation in research, education, and clinical practice, while defining a forward‑looking vision that responds to the evolving landscape of healthcare, education, and rehabilitation science. The role requires active engagement with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners across the College of Medicine, Health Sciences Colleges, the University, and the broader community.

The Director will guide faculty and staff in curriculum development, outreach, operations, and governance; champion scholarly activity; and collaborate with the University to strengthen interprofessional education that transforms clinical practice. The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and recognized scholar whose expertise aligns with the School’s programs and who brings experience advancing research, educational initiatives, and community engagement—particularly in ways that support marginalized and underserved populations.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree required.
• A national/international record of scholarly achievement commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure, including a distinguished and sustained record of scholarly achievement, teaching excellence at the post-secondary level, and professional service.
• A record of strong leadership and administrative experience in including experience in fundraising, budgeting, and organizational management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff.
• Proven experience leading change and the ability to work successfully across disciplines within a complex organization.
• Experience in undergraduate and graduate education, with the ability to support and further develop the School’s existing and potential research and educational programs.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and fostering collaborative relationships across academic units, centers and institutes, community partners, and professional organizations.

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is one of the most comprehensive health science leaders in the nation and part of the top-ranked OSU College of Medicine . Established in 1966, the School prepares students for elite careers in the healthcare professions. It offers a variety of degree programs and tracks to suit individual interests and abilities. With 124 faculty and 54 staff, SHRS is organized into nine divisions serving 3,379 graduate and undergraduate students through 23 academic programs. Many of the School’s programs are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, including the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at #4, the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) at #9, and the Online Health Science Program at #5. Our graduates remain in high demand, boasting robust career paths and exceptional success in graduate school placement.

The School’s divisions collectively demonstrate exceptional academic rigor and professional preparation, offering nationally distinguished programs with consistently outstanding outcomes. From Athletic Training, Dietetics and Nutrition, Health Sciences, and Health Information Management and Systems to Medical Laboratory Science, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Sciences and Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy, each division delivers advanced, practice‑ready education supported by elite certification pass rates—many at 100%—and remarkable job placement success. With curricula grounded in science, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration, these programs cultivate highly skilled graduates who are prepared to lead in healthcare, pursue competitive professional degrees, and advance patient-centered practice across a wide range of fields. The School also offers interdisciplinary Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, which are open to all disciplines within the School.

Wexner Medical Center

is one of the largest, and most diverse academic medical centers in the country, the only one in central Ohio, and is aspiring to take a regional, national, and international leadership position in several clinical areas of distinctiveness, including cancer, heart, neurology, transplantation, diabetes, musculoskeletal, digestive diseases, and critical care.

The Wexner Medical Center encompasses a broad and comprehensive portfolio that is comprised of seven hospitals under two provider numbers, including the new 1.9 million square foot University Hospital slated to open in February 2026 and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, one of 57 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country; an extensive network of ambulatory locations providing primary care, specialty care, and same-day and after-hours urgent care, including multiple large multi-specialty facilities; the College of Medicine and its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; more than 25 research centers and institutes; its faculty physician practice; the Ohio State Health Network (a network of partner hospitals and healthcare organizations throughout Ohio); and the Ohio State University Health Plan.

A workforce of approximately 23,000 colleagues is earning international distinction by delivering high-quality, safe, efficient, patient-centered care. The Wexner Medical Center provides services to approximately 61,000 adult admissions and over 3.3 million outpatient visits annually. In 2026, following the opening of the new University Hospital, the medical center will have more than 1,800 licensed beds, and serves as a major tertiary, and quaternary referral center for Ohio and the Midwest. The Wexner Medical Center offers health care services in virtually every adult specialty and subspecialty in medicine through a unified physician practice of more than 2,000 preeminent physicians and over 2,900 faculty.

The Wexner Medical Center is proud to be celebrating its 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. In 2025, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center had 9 specialties and an additional 4 selected as high performing. The Wexner Medical Center was rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus and central Ohio and #2 in the state of Ohio.

The new University Hospital, opened in February 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State, and the largest single site healthcare facility to open in the U.S. in 2026. It is designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. The college is ranked in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact. With more than 2,900 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the , Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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