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Associate Dean of Health Sciences
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Posting Details
Title Information
Security Sensitive Position? Yes
Hours of Work 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number TSU203743
Official TSU Title Associate Dean of Health Sciences
Grant Title N/A
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary JOB SUMMARY:The Associate Dean / Associate (or Full) Professor of Health Sciences provides senior-level academic and administrative leadership for the Division of Health Sciences within the Joan M. LaFleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS). This position is responsible for the oversight of academic programs, accreditation compliance, faculty performance, fiscal management, student success initiatives, teaching, scholarship, research, and service activities.
The position supports undergraduate and graduate programs within the Division
of Health Sciences, including BS in Clinical Laboratory Science, BS in
Nutritional Science & Dietetics, BS in Environmental Health, BS in Health
Administration, BS in Health Information Management, BS in Respiratory
Therapy, and the MS in Health Care Administration.
The Associate Dean / Associate (or Full) Professor reports directly to the
Dean of COPHS and serves as a key member of the College leadership team while
maintaining responsibilities consistent with a tenured or tenure-track faculty
appointment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Senior academic administrator and faculty
member responsible for oversight of multiple accredited health sciences
programs while maintaining excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Exercises independent judgment and strategic decision-making authority in
academic operations, accreditation, fiscal management, faculty supervision,
curriculum development, and institutional initiatives.
Essential Duties Summary
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Health
Sciences programs within COPHS.
Direct curriculum development, program review, and continuous quality
improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with programmatic accreditation agencies and regulatory
bodies.
Oversee accreditation self-studies, annual reporting, and site visit
preparation.
Monitor student recruitment, enrollment, retention, progression,
graduation, and certification/licensure outcomes.
Collaborate with program directors to ensure effective course scheduling
and faculty workload management.
Review faculty annual evaluations, promotion and tenure applications, and
performance documentation as assigned.
Recruit, mentor, and support faculty development, scholarship, and
professional engagement.
Manage divisional budget, forecasting, and resource allocation in
collaboration with the Dean's office.
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in assigned Health Sciences
disciplines in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
Engage in scholarly research, publication, and professional presentations
in health sciences or related fields.
Pursue external funding opportunities to support research and programmatic
initiatives.
Provide service to the College, University, profession, and community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.
% FTE 1.0
Hiring Range Commensurate with experience.
Education
Doctoral degree (PhD, Ed.D, DrPh., ScD, or equivalent) in a health-
related discipline from an accredited institution.
Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
with tenure.
Required Licensing/Certification
Professional certification or licensure in a health discipline preferred.
Valid Texas Driver's License preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:
Higher education policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
Health sciences disciplines and interdisciplinary education.
Program assessment, outcomes measurement, and quality improvement
practices.
Budget development and fiscal management.
Student success and enrollment management strategies.
Instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g.,
Canvas).
Banner and other university enterprise systems.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and related
academic software systems.
Skill in:
Strategic planning and execution.
Leadership and personnel management.
Effective teaching and curriculum development.
Research design, data analysis, and scholarly writing.
Budget oversight and financial analysis.
Problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making.
Time management and organization.
Data interpretation and reporting.
Verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
Lead faculty in curricular development, teaching excellence, scholarly
activity, and growth in funded research.
Work independently and collaboratively.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations.
Communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrators,
healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, service, and
innovation.
Work Experience Required:
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive academic leadership experience
in higher education.
Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Experience managing academic programs accountable to programmatic
accreditation bodies.
Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and/or
graduate level.
Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications, presentations, or
research engagement.
Experience working within or across multiple health sciences disciplines
is desirable.
Ability to teach in one or more Health Sciences programs.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure,
which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems,
cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water
treatment system.
Preferred:
Experience overseeing multiple academic programs.
Experience in enrollment management and student success initiatives.
Demonstrated success in new program development.
Experience acquiring and administering external funding or grants.
Leadership experience in professional organizations.
Experience teaching in both classroom and online learning environments.
Experience with programmatic accreditation and outcomes assessment.
Records of external funding or grant participation.
Experience mentoring students or junior faculty.
Working/Environmental Conditions
Prolonged standing and/or walking.
Handling lightweight objects.
Using or carrying equipment.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
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Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have a Doctoral degree (PhD, Ed.D, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in a health-related discipline from an accredited institution?
Yes
No
Do you have the eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor/Full Professor with tenure?
Yes
No
Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive academic leadership experience in higher education?
Yes
No
Do you have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service?
Yes
No
Do you have experience managing academic programs accountable to programmatic accreditation bodies?
Yes
No
Do you have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and/or graduate level?
Yes
No
Can you provide evidence of scholarly activity, including publications, presentations, or research engagement?
Yes
No
Do you have a professional certification or licensure in a health discipline?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Official Transcripts
Optional Documents
Other Document
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
