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UT San Antonio invites applications and nominations for the Dean, School of Health Professions.
Reporting to the Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Health System, the Dean will have the opportunity to build upon the School’s legacy of excellence in education, research, and clinical service that is well established at UT San Antonio’s Health Science Center, while continuously exploring opportunities to expand SHP’s program offerings and interprofessional learning. With numerous opportunities for collaboration and partnerships around interprofessional education, training and research, the Dean will serve as an integral leader in a greater organization and, as such, will be eager to think and participate in a system context. They will participate as a senior member of the health science center’s leadership team, promoting excellence in collaborative education, research and practice and ensuring the continuation of improving health in Texas and around the world.
The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized scholar with a strong track record of academic excellence and professional accomplishment. They will have demonstrated success in leading an academic, clinical, and research enterprise with the ability to foster programmatic growth through innovation and collaboration. This leader will be part of a system that educates health professionals, researchers, scientists and provides leading-edge patient care, community service, education, and research that makes an impact locally and around the globe.
The School of Health Professions (SHP) enrolls the largest number of students at UT San Antonio’s Health Science Center and plays a critical role in preparing the allied health workforce for South Texas and beyond. The School offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across a comprehensive range of disciplines, including Medical Laboratory Sciences, Emergency Health Sciences, Imaging Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Care, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Health Sciences. Enrolling more than 1,000 students annually, SHP emphasizes interprofessional education, hands-on clinical training, and community-engaged learning through partnerships with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and emergency medical systems throughout the region. When benchmarked against state institution peers, SHP is seen as the best value education for students.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is San Antonio's only Tier One research-intensive academic institution and academic health science center. The Health Science Center is home to six professional health schools – medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, the graduate school of biomedical sciences, and public health – and supports a workforce of approximately 8,500 faculty and staff for the Health Affairs and Health System enterprise component of UT San Antonio.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
All interested applicants are welcome to submit a resume for consideration.
Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
INTRODUCTION
UT San Antonio invites applications and nominations for the Dean, School of Health Professions.
Reporting to the Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Health System, the Dean will have the opportunity to build upon the School’s legacy of excellence in education, research, and clinical service that is well established at UT San Antonio’s Health Science Center, while continuously exploring opportunities to expand SHP’s program offerings and interprofessional learning. With numerous opportunities for collaboration and partnerships around interprofessional education, training and research, the Dean will serve as an integral leader in a greater organization and, as such, will be eager to think and participate in a system context. They will participate as a senior member of the health science center’s leadership team, promoting excellence in collaborative education, research and practice and ensuring the continuation of improving health in Texas and around the world.
The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized scholar with a strong track record of academic excellence and professional accomplishment. They will have demonstrated success in leading an academic, clinical, and research enterprise with the ability to foster programmatic growth through innovation and collaboration. This leader will be part of a system that educates health professionals, researchers, scientists and provides leading-edge patient care, community service, education, and research that makes an impact locally and around the globe.
The School of Health Professions (SHP) enrolls the largest number of students at UT San Antonio’s Health Science Center and plays a critical role in preparing the allied health workforce for South Texas and beyond. The School offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across a comprehensive range of disciplines, including Medical Laboratory Sciences, Emergency Health Sciences, Imaging Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Care, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Health Sciences. Enrolling more than 1,000 students annually, SHP emphasizes interprofessional education, hands-on clinical training, and community-engaged learning through partnerships with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and emergency medical systems throughout the region. When benchmarked against state institution peers, SHP is seen as the best value education for students.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is San Antonio's only Tier One research-intensive academic institution and academic health science center. The Health Science Center is home to six professional health schools – medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, the graduate school of biomedical sciences, and public health – and supports a workforce of approximately 8,500 faculty and staff for the Health Affairs and Health System enterprise component of UT San Antonio.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
All interested applicants are welcome to submit a resume for consideration.
Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a School Librarian
Get your ALIA credentials U.S.-ready
U.S. school districts evaluate Australian library qualifications against state teacher-librarian certification requirements, not just federal specialty occupation standards. Request a formal credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so employers can confirm your degree meets their state's licensing threshold.
Target districts with existing H-1B or E-3 history
Search the DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify school districts that have previously filed LCAs for librarian or specialist roles. Prior filings mean HR already understands the sponsorship process, which shortens your negotiation.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces school librarian positions where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, filtering out roles that list only local candidates. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Address state teacher-librarian licensure in your cover letter
Many U.S. states require school librarians to hold a teaching certificate alongside library credentials. Proactively explain how your Australian qualifications map to the state's requirements, districts won't sponsor until they're confident you can legally hold the role.
Confirm your employer files the LCA before accepting
The E-3 process requires the employer to obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL before your consulate appointment. Verify this step is in your offer letter timeline, some smaller districts assume you handle it, which is incorrect under E-3 rules.
Time your consulate appointment around the school calendar
School librarian roles typically start in August or January. Work backward from your intended start date, allowing at least six to eight weeks for LCA certification and consulate scheduling at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth to avoid missing the hiring window.
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Find School Librarian JobsSchool Librarian E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find school librarian jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for school librarian roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you waste time on roles that won't consider international candidates. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for E-3-eligible positions and connects you with employers who already understand the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a school librarian role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in library science, information studies, or a closely related field. Roles that only prefer a degree but accept unrelated backgrounds may not qualify. Districts that mandate a state-issued teacher-librarian credential tied to a specific degree field typically satisfy the specialty occupation standard more cleanly.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian school librarians?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year without being excluded by chance. The H-1B requires winning a randomised selection process with a roughly 25% success rate. For school librarians starting in August, the E-3's predictable timeline is far more compatible with the academic hiring calendar than waiting on H-1B lottery results in March.
Can I switch school districts while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll typically need a new E-3 visa stamp before starting work with the new district. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and you hold a valid E-3 issued for that employer, so plan the transition with your new district's HR team well in advance of your intended start date.
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