Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Dean

Chapman University seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as the next Dean of the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. The Dean will join the University at an exciting moment, with new presidential and provost leadership, and lead a college that has experienced significant growth, expanded its academic portfolio, and established itself as a vital contributor to Chapman's mission and future aspirations. Building on a strong foundation of academic excellence, student success, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional program distinction, the next Dean will lead a thriving college with significant opportunities to deepen partnerships across Chapman University's schools and colleges and advance the institution's broader aspirations for teaching, research, innovation, and community impact.

Spanning Chapman’s Orange campus and the Harry and Diane Rinker Health Science Campus in Irvine, Crean encompasses a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. This breadth gives the College a distinctive position within the University and presents a uniquely multifaceted leadership opportunity. Working across campuses, disciplines, and degree levels, the Dean will strengthen collaboration, elevate Crean’s academic reputation, and extend its impact across Orange County, Southern California, and beyond.

Working closely with the President, Provost, Department Chairs, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and community partners, the Dean will articulate and implement a vision for the College's future, ensuring alignment with Chapman's broader strategic priorities. The Dean will serve as a visible ambassador for Crean, advancing research and scholarship, cultivating philanthropic and external support, strengthening healthcare and community partnerships, and keeping the College's programs responsive to evolving workforce needs. Equally important, the Dean will champion a culture of collaboration, transparency, and excellence while supporting the success and development of faculty, staff, and students.

The Dean will be expected to address the following opportunities and challenges:

• Craft and execute a vision for Crean College's next chapter, building on its foundation of excellence

• Advance research excellence and expand opportunities for extramural funding and resource development

• Ensure financial sustainability and align Crean's portfolio of programs with evolving market and workforce needs

• Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional faculty and staff while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

• Strengthen strategic partnerships and elevate student success across the health and behavioral sciences

The successful Dean will be an accomplished academic leader who understands the evolving landscape of higher education and healthcare, has strong financial and organizational acumen, and is committed to fostering an environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive. This leader will position Crean to respond proactively to emerging trends in education, research, clinical practice, and the professions its graduates are prepared to enter.

Isaacson, Miller, the national executive search firm, is supporting Chapman University in this recruitment. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed below.

Joe Kralick is leading this search with Jasmine Miller and Gabrielle Nayar.

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Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.