Position Summary
The College of Health Sciences invites applications for a position as Associate Dean (Public Health). Qualifications Minimum Required Education
- 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.
Minimum Required Experience
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.
Minimum Required Licenses and / or Certifications Certified in Public Health (CPH) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). Qualifications
- 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.
Skills and Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and public speaking experience. Job Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
Posting Detail Information
30+ days ago