Department Head – University of Connecticut
The Department of Allied Health Sciences, within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
The Department of Allied Health Sciences, within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut in Storrs invites applicants at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor to apply for Department Head. We seek a highly organized, dynamic, and visionary individual to provide strong leadership for a large, diverse, and productive department in alignment with the strategic plans for the Department, College, and University. The Department Head serves as an advocate and leader for the Department of Allied Health Sciences at UConn and with its external constituents. Active participation in teaching, research, and/or extension programs is expected. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and is based primarily on UConn’s Storrs Campus.
Allied Health Sciences is based on UConn’s main Storrs campus and regional Waterbury campus, and is well situated between New York, Boston, Providence, and Hartford.
Duties and Responsibilities – As the departmental administrative officer, duties include, but are not limited to:
- Support and promote the excellence of our multi-faceted teaching, advising, research, extension, and service activities.
- Manage administrative responsibilities for academic, personnel, and fiscal affairs and provide oversight of physical facilities.
- Optimize and supervise an effective administrative support staff and structure for the department.
- Engage in research, teaching, and/or extension, with flexibility in effort allocation.
- Represent and promote the Department within the College, main and regional University campuses, and state, as well as at the national and international levels.
- Acquire and maintain current knowledge of all relevant departmental, campus, College, and union policies and procedures, and develop appropriate policies as required in partnership with voting members of the faculty.
- Actively engage in development functions, including donor relations and alumni affairs, on behalf of the Department in collaboration with the College’s Director of Development.
- Through at least annual meetings, mentor and support the unionized faculty, staff, and graduate students in academic and professional endeavors.
- Foster collaboration and collegiality among faculty across the Department’s Storrs and Regional campuses, the College and Extension, and with other departments at Storrs, Regional, and UConn Health to advance individual, departmental, college, and university goals.
- Meet with all departmental area leaders (e.g., advising center, undergraduate AH major, graduate program, professional programs, regional campus) on a regular basis, and have in person visits with faculty at their sites at least annually.
- Support the growth and development of the AHS major at the Waterbury regional campus through regular interactions with regional campus faculty, as well as the college Dean and regional campus Dean.
- Establish and coordinate relationships with relevant research centers and institutes, public health organizations, healthcare industries, accrediting agencies, alumni and the citizens of the State of Connecticut.
- Inspire, initiate, and support entrepreneurial missions.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent in a health promotion/public health or related discipline.
- Rank of Associate Professor or equivalent in health promotion/public health or related discipline.
- Interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to sustaining a mutually respectful environment and delivering quality academic programs within an inclusive work environment.
- Evidence of a nationally and internationally recognized program of scholarship in research, teaching, or extension.
Job Listing: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/499473/department-head-allied-health-sciences
Salary is competitive, commensurate with applicant’s record. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month position with a 10th month of service in this administrative capacity. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2026, or sooner where possible.
The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/.
To Apply: Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499473 and submit the following application materials:
- A cover letter that addresses how your experience meets the minimum and preferred qualifications (maximum of two pages).
- Curriculum Vitae (must include a list of publications, grants received, and records of teaching, extension, and/or service).
- Leadership Statement summarizing how you will provide innovative leadership for CAHNR’s Department of Allied Health Sciences and how you will contribute to the department’s success (maximum of two pages).
- Names and contact information for at least three professional references. References will only be contacted for applicants who are identified as finalists.
Review of applications will start April 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Send inquiries about this position to the search committee chair, Tamara Kaliszewski.
At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.
This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.
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