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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by The University of Texas Permian Basin for Dean, College of Health Sciences Search

(November 26, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Dean for the College of Health Sciences at The University of Texas Permian Basin. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution and member of the UT System, is experiencing significant growth and expansion and invites nominations and applications for its next Dean of the College of Health Sciences. With enrollment on the rise and strong community partnerships with Texas Tech Medical School, three major hospitals, the soon-to-be-built Behavioral Health Center, and the Permian Strategic Partnership, which has invested over $24 million in UTPB’s healthcare programs, the next Dean will have a rare opportunity to shape the College’s future to meet critical workforce needs, advance research, and elevate the University’s national profile. Guided by President Sandra Woodley’s bold Falcon Future 2030 strategic plan, UTPB is making transformative investments that underscore its deep commitment to student success and regional impact. As one of the University’s most strategically important colleges and home to Nursing, Social Work, Human Performance, Psychology, Biology, Community & Family Health, and major centers for interprofessional and experiential learning, the College plays a central role in healthcare workforce development across the Permian Basin. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the next Dean will join a highly supportive leadership team to drive academic excellence, strengthen community partnerships, and help shape UTPB’s long-term vision, including potential new programs and a planned Health Sciences Complex to support the region’s expanding healthcare needs.

The College of Health Sciences at The University of Texas Permian Basin is positioned at the heart of UTPB’s mission to serve the region’s rapidly growing healthcare needs. The College is home to the School of Nursing, Departments of Social Work, Human Performance, Psychology, Biology, and Community & Family Health, along with the Center for Interprofessional and Experiential Learning and the Midland Health Simulation & Learning Resource Center. Through these academic programs and centers, the College prepares students for impactful careers in healthcare, human performance, and related STEM fields while advancing innovative research and interprofessional collaboration. The College plays a leading role in workforce development, accreditation readiness, and regional health initiatives.

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They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability. Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.