Associate Dean-College of Health Science and Public Health

Associate Dean-College of Health Science and Public Health

Job Summary

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The College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH) at Eastern Washington University seeks candidates for the position of Associate Dean.

Reporting to the CHSPH Dean beginning Fall 2025, this is a full-time administrative position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Provide innovative significant leadership for the College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH) and fulfill responsibilities as delegated by the Dean.

This individual will have an impactful progressive vision for effective teaching and research, student success and retention as well as possess strong interpersonal, communication, mentoring, and team building skills.

This position will effectively guide and represent the college in initiatives across the university, assist in the development of a strategic plan related to the growth and capacity within the specific disciplines in CHSPH, and ensure adherence to the college’s and departments’ policies and procedures by working with the faculty.

This individual will expand on internal and external relationships including fundraising to support and develop academic programs within CHSPH.

This person will develop and engage a comprehensive plan to forecast growth within the college to meet current and future demand.

This individual will also assist and advise the Dean on administrative matters including college governance, student affairs, enrollment, curriculum, faculty teaching loads, program review, academic assessment and other matters assigned by the Dean to enhance the programs and mission of the college.

The next Associate Dean will be assigned to fulfill other functions as needed and as assigned. This is a 100% exempt appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a discipline or a highly related field with the College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH).
• Administrative or supervisory experience in a health science or related field at an institution of higher learning.
• Demonstrated interest, ability, and / or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and / or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful mentoring of health science and public health tenured track and / or clinical faculty for retention and promotion.
• Held the rank of Associate or Full Professor at a 4-year university / college.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a student support role at an institution of higher learning.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining external funding and its facilitation.
• Demonstrated experience in health science and related programs in accreditation.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and retention.
• Demonstrated success in working with both internal and external constituencies.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse university / college and community members.

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Evenings and weekends will occasionally be required to fulfill position responsibilities.

Commuting between Spokane and Cheney will be necessary.

Salary Information

The salary for this position is $130,000 (minimum) up to $160,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on qualifications, education, experience, and skills.

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