Associate Dean for College of Health Sciences

The College of Health Sciences invites applications for a position as Associate Dean (Public Health).

• Support Public Health in the development and implementation of the department’s curriculum, policies, and processes.
• Support a strategic direction that maximizes the contributions of all stakeholders.
• Display ethical behavior, equity and professionalism to lead others.
• Develop plans and work collaboratively with the Dean, department chairs and faculty to support the missions, visions, strategic goals and objectives of the University and College.
• Motivate and support students, faculty, and staff in formulating/achieving their goals and objectives.
• Recruit and select staff with the knowledge, skills, abilities and motivation to accomplish the goals of the College.
• Market the University and College in a manner that enhances student enrollment.
• Develop and implement creative methods/processes for resource acquisitions necessary to advance academic programs and scholarly research.
• Facilitate systematic review of all department’s course syllabi, policies, forms, and documents.
• Ensure catalog offerings and student handbooks are current and meet academic requirements.
• Maintain, oversee, and submit all assessment and accreditation reports, etc..
• Serve on university, college, and departmental committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

• Certified in Public Health (CPH) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
• An earned DrPH in Public Health is preferred or a Ph.D. in a Public Health related discipline from a CEPH accredited school or program is required.
• An earned Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from a CEPH accredited program with a Ph.D. in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university will be considered.
• Must have at least five (5) years academic-related administrative experience and leadership-level experience with regional and professional accreditation (e.g., Council on Education for Public Health).
• Experience in course development.
• A sustained record of academic accomplishments (publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations, competitive research and external funding).
• A nationally recognized scholar with strong visibility within the public health academic and research community.
• Established administrative strengths and abilities: constructive problem-solving, commitment to recruitment, retention, and faculty development.
• A collaborative and accessible leadership style.
• Commitment to promoting diversity.
• Mentoring.
• Effectiveness in interpersonal relations, including the ability to initiate and sustain interdisciplinary collaborations.
• A vision supporting a healthy and collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with CEPH accreditation and reaffirmation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and public speaking experience.