SUMMARY

UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the largest academic medical centers in the U.S., seeks an experienced public health academic innovator for the role of Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the School of Public Health. 

The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the faculty experience, including recruitment, retention, development, and evaluation of faculty members. The Associate Dean will work closely with the Dean, department chairs, and other administrative leaders to promote a supportive, inclusive, and productive environment for faculty.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Minimum Requirements:

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Dr.PH., M.D., or equivalent) in public health or a related field.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in academic administration, with a focus on faculty affairs or a related area.
• Demonstrated experience in faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation.
• Strong understanding of academic policies, promotion, and tenure processes.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
• Knowledge of public health challenges and opportunities at local, national, and global levels.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting junior faculty and students.
• Familiarity with research compliance and ethical standards.

JOB DUTIES

• Develop and implement strategies for attracting and retaining high-caliber faculty.
• Oversee the faculty hiring process, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and diversity objectives.
• Work collaboratively with department chairs to identify faculty needs and develop recruitment plans.
• Design and manage professional development programs that enhance faculty skills in teaching, research, and service.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to faculty members, assisting them with career advancement and promotion.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and other educational opportunities for faculty development.
• Coordinate the faculty evaluation process, ensuring transparent and fair assessment of faculty performance.
• Manage the promotion and tenure process, providing support and resources to faculty candidates.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to faculty performance evaluation and advancement.
• Develop and update policies related to faculty affairs, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and enforce faculty-related policies, providing clarity and guidance to faculty and administrative staff.
• Address faculty concerns and grievances, working to resolve issues in a fair and timely manner.
• Implement initiatives and programs that support DEI objectives and foster an inclusive environment.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty and the administration, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with Faculty Affairs in the Provost’s Office to align with faculty affairs broadly throughout the institution.
• Represent the School of Public Health in various institutional committees and external organizations.
• Prepare reports and presentations related to faculty affairs for the Dean and other stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Work requires outstanding oral presentation and organizational skills.
• Work requires telephone and personal contact with all levels of internal and external personnel and organizations.
• Work requires the ability to read, write, develop plans and procedures, and coordinate persons and other resources to accomplish goals.
• Work requires responsibility for review, development, recommendation, and implementation of policies.
• Work requires the ability to travel to undergraduate institutions for meetings with students and faculty.
• Work requires responsibility for development and tracking of budget accounts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in general office and/or laboratory areas.

SECURITY

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

SALARY

Salary negotiable 

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources or his/her designee.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.