Dean, School of Health and Medical Sciences

Dean, School of Health and Medical Sciences
Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Health and Medical Sciences.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and serving as the chief academic officer of the School, the Dean will build upon an established and very successful health sciences and medical professions portfolio, leading its next exciting phase of growth and development. The Dean will provide strategic vision and operational leadership to each of the School’s multiple academic and scholarly programs, setting priorities for the School and guiding it toward strategic goals of enhancing and promoting research, community engaged scholarship, and excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders. The Dean is the School’s chief advocate and steward, promoting its goals and achievements, leading its development and fundraising activities, and speaking for its mission of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. Supporting Seton Hall University’s research mission, the Dean will advance the scholarly activities of the faculty, including interdisciplinary opportunities and external collaborations. The Dean will also inspire students and promote an ethos of professionalism and care. Further, the Dean will be the School’s public voice, promoting innovative ideas and solidifying partnerships within Seton Hall University, regionally, nationally, and internationally as a recognized leader in the field. The Dean will have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on a robust culture of interprofessional education and the creation of new partnerships. The successful candidate will be a collegial, nationally recognized, and entrepreneurial leader prepared to advance the mission of the School and to support and sustain a large number of existing areas of innovation and development.

Position Description, Nominations, and Applications

Seton Hall has retained the services of Dr. Josh Ward at the executive search firm Korn Ferry. Applicants should submit, in two separate PDFs, an up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae, as well as a letter of interest (2-4 pages) describing why you are interested in becoming the Dean of the School of Health and Medical Sciences at Seton Hall University, why you would be successful based on your professional and/or lived experience, and why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity. For priority consideration, please submit all inquiries, nominations, and application materials by February 13, 2026 via e-mail to:

Josh Ward, PhD
Senior Client Partner
Higher Education | Academic Medicine | Law
Korn Ferry
(405) 640-3994
Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com

EEO Statement: Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Required Compensation Notice: Seton Hall University offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. The estimated salary compensation range for the position is $250,000 – $290.000. Seton Hall University has provided this range which represents its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for the position. The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate – including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable positions.