College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) Dean
The Dean will engage, lead, and energize the CONHI community to build new initiatives and collaborations across and outside of UTA. Embracing an innovative, forward-thinking mindset, the Dean will identify strategic priorities for investment; provide leadership in scholarship, research, and education; oversee and manage all financial and administrative functions; and implement a collaborative vision that reflects the needs of the UTA community, including expanding CONHI’s reach into new areas of expertise.
To Apply
UTA has retained the services of the executive search firm Korn Ferry to conduct this important search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted to Dr. Josh Ward at Korn Ferry at the e-mail address below.
Applicants should submit a current and comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as a letter of interest (2-4 pages) describing why you are interested in the role, why you are a good fit for the position based on your leadership experience, and why now is a good time for you to consider the opportunity.
For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by Monday, August 31, 2026 to Dr. Josh Ward at Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com.
Search Committee
- Ming Han Li – Committee Chair
Dean of the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
- Jeffrey Taylor
Executive Director, CONHI Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising
- Catherine LaBrenz
Associate Professor, School of Social Work
- Cynthia Koomey
Associate Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Undergraduate Nursing
- Venu Varanasi
Associate Professor, Department of Graduate Nursing
- Yue Liao
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology
- Jon Weidanz
Professor; Associate Vice President for Research, Department of Kinesiology
- Kima Lee Johnson Jude
- Director, Foundation Relations, Development and Alumni Relations