Loyola University Chicago - Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship

Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health seeks an exceptional scholar and experienced administrator to serve as its inaugural Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship.

As a champion and chief steward of the Parkinson School’s research enterprise, the Associate Dean will inspire, promote, and support excellence in research and scholarship and build a robust portfolio of funded scholarly activities, thereby enhancing the Parkinson School and Loyola University Chicago’s distinction and impact.

Since its launch in 2019, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health has distinguished itself as a boldly innovative and entrepreneurial school that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, and care for communities. The school is the home for Loyola’s participation in the Institute for Translational Medicine, a Chicago-area CTSA hub that includes University of Chicago, Rush University, Advocate Health Care, Illinois Institute of Technology, and NorthShore University Health System.

With an ethos of design- and systems-thinking, the Parkinson School translates research, scholarship, and teaching to scalable, sustainable solutions. Faculty in Applied Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics and Data Science, and Public Health Sciences prepare the next generation of scholars, educators, and health practitioners to expand knowledge and drive change in service of humanity through learning, justice, and faith.

Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities and has been recognized for community service and engagement by the Carnegie Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service. With nearly 16,500 students across 13 colleges and schools, Loyola actively fosters interdisciplinary collaboration through institution-wide initiatives such as the Center for Health Outcomes and Informatics Research, Institute for Racial Justice, and Loyola Business Leadership Hub, among others.

The Parkinson School seeks an Associate Dean with a record of distinction in research, extramural funding, and graduate education. Candidates must meet Loyola’s criteria for a tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment at the Professor or Associate Professor level. To learn more, please review the leadership profile.

WittKieffer is assisting Loyola University Chicago with this search. Applicants should provide a CV and a letter of interest stating how their experiences and qualifications align with the opportunity. Candidate materials should be submitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal using the buttons below. Candidates will be considered until an appointment is made. Nominations and inquiries can be addressed to Philip Tang and Sandra Chu at ParkinsonResearch@wittkieffer.com.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for its mission and diversifying its faculty and staff. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, Loyola seeks candidates who will contribute to its strategic plan. Underrepresented minorities and women candidates are encouraged to apply.