Dean, College of Health, Arts & Sciences at InsideHigherEd

Dean, Health, Arts & Sciences
Oregon Institute of Technology (“Oregon Tech”), the state’s public polytechnic university and a national leader in applied, hands-on education, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS) - an opportunity to lead a college that stands at the center of Oregon Tech’s mission to improve the human condition through knowledge, innovation, and service.

The College of Health, Arts & Sciences - Oregon Tech’s largest and most comprehensive academic unit - advances the university’s impact in health, science, and human service education through an extraordinary range of programs and partnerships. With more than 1,600 students and over 100 full-time faculty located across the Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and Salem campuses, HAS prepares graduates who strengthen Oregon’s communities through both expertise and empathy. Its faculty are known for their collaborative spirit, applied research, and devotion to student success - educators who embody Oregon Tech’s distinctive polytechnic ethos and commitment to real-world transformation.

Across its diverse departments, HAS defines what it means to be “polytechnic with purpose.” From Dental Hygiene and Medical Imaging Technology to Medical Laboratory Science, Emergency Medical Services, Applied Psychology, Population Health Management, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the College integrates scientific rigor with human connection. Students deliver care in campus clinics, conduct research alongside faculty mentors, and complete clinical rotations and externships that result in some of Oregon’s highest licensure and placement outcomes. Nearly half of all Oregon Tech graduates work in health-related fields, a measure of the College’s reach and real-world relevance.

At its core, the College’s work is deeply human. Whether through Dental Hygiene students providing care to underserved populations, Behavioral Health faculty addressing regional needs for family services, or Natural Sciences students contributing to biomedical and environmental research, HAS exemplifies education in action. Its graduates don’t simply find employment - they fulfill a mission, extending Oregon Tech’s values of service, stewardship, and discovery far beyond the campus and into the heart of Oregon’s communities.

Its signature programs consistently lead in national rankings and outcomes. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program reports nearly 100% job placement within six months of graduation, while Clinical Laboratory Science is ranked #1 in Oregon and among the top 75 nationally. Oregon Tech’s Radiologic Technology program is ranked #11 in the nation, and the university as a whole was named the #2 top public college in the West and #4 overall among Western regional colleges by U.S. News & World Report (2026) - evidence of a university where academic excellence meets measurable impact.

The College also anchors Oregon Tech’s Rural Health Initiative, an ambitious effort to address statewide healthcare shortages through education and innovation. At the forefront of this initiative is the university’s aspiration to establish a College of Medicine - a transformative expansion that will train physicians for practice in rural and underserved communities while generating an estimated $1 billion in annual economic impact for southern Oregon. The future medical school will build upon HAS’s existing academic and clinical infrastructure, ensuring a seamless pipeline from undergraduate study to professional preparation and practice.

The next Dean will join Oregon Tech at a pivotal time - one defined by growth, optimism, and purpose. This is more than a leadership role; it is an invitation to guide a college whose faculty and programs embody the university’s enduring commitment to transform lives through applied learning and innovation. Oregon Tech itself stands at the intersection of academic excellence and pristine natural beauty - a university nationally recognized for career outcomes, value, and innovation, set within Klamath Falls, where clear blue skies, crystalline lakes, and mountain horizons inspire both reflection and forward momentum.

To lead the College of Health, Arts & Sciences is to shape the future of applied health and science education in Oregon - and to do so in a place where excellence and purpose meet.

To view the full position prospectus, link here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:bc332cbf-f7b7-4eea-88e3-edf4f4c4342a

Equity & Inclusion
Oregon Tech strongly recognizes and believes that a diverse and inclusive academic environment fosters mutual understanding, interpersonal and individual respect, cultural awareness, harmony, and creativity, while providing necessary role models for all students. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive university requires that no person experience discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression or any other protected personal characteristic. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who actively demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

LeadExec is partnering with Oregon Institute of Technology in this national search. For inquiries, nominations, applications, and confidential conversations, please contact:

Lisa J. Marks, Founder & CEO
Leyla Kayi, Senior Search Consultant
413.335.6936
[email protected]

This position is open until filled but only applications received by Thursday, December 18, 2025 can be assured full consideration. Applications should include a detailed letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae/resume.

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