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Dean of College of Public Service

Application deadline: December 8, 2024

Senior Consultant: Maya Kirkhope
maya.kirkhope@academicsearch.org

Associate Consultant: Kristin McClanahan
kristin.mcclanahan@academicsearch.org

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Public Service (CPS). The University seeks a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the principal representative for the college internally and externally and to work to elevate the college’s visibility, resource streams, and connection with alumni and the community. The Dean will report to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Dr. Deborah E. Bordelon. The new Dean will take office in Summer 2025.

UHD is a comprehensive four-year university with an enrollment of 14,000 students that offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs aimed at career preparation. The University is located right in the heart of downtown Houston, one of the nation’s most culturally diverse metropolitan areas and offers the lowest public university tuition in Houston.

CPS is home to two dynamic departments: Criminal Justice & Social Work and Urban Education. CPS is dedicated to preparing future leaders committed to serving and improving their communities through innovative programs that integrate academic excellence with real-world application.

The Dean will be instrumental in developing and articulating a clear and compelling vision for the college’s growth and impact, driving initiatives that support the college’s mission of preparing public servants, advocates, and leaders in the fields of Criminal Justice, Education, and Social Work. This vision will align closely with the broader University goals, ensuring that CPS remains at the forefront of public service education through the expansion of academic programs, research initiatives, community partnerships, and student success strategies.

University of Houston-Downtown is being assisted in this search by Ms. Maya Kirkhope, Vice President and Senior Consultant at Academic Search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent to UHDDeanCOPS@academicsearch.org. For full consideration by the search committee, applications should be submitted by December 8, 2024. See the link above for the full search profile.