Posting Number FAE1634 Advertised Title Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 016550 Category Academic Executive Department School of Public Health Position Summary

The Assistant Dean, Academic affairs works under administrative review of the SPH Dean. This position is responsible for academic program planning, course scheduling, graduation, experiential learning, institutional effectiveness and may be required to represent the School of Public Health (SPH) and the dean's office in various campus committees and work groups as directed.

The Assistant Dean will be expected to:

Lead and manage all course planning and scheduling in coordination with division directors and staff.

Devise plans for managing and responding to student and advisor request regarding academic progress in the program. Conducts orientation for practicums and master's project seminar for timely completion of degree program;

Monitor and keep SOPHAS and HAMPCAS data up-to-date and engage with applicants with students in all stages of their application process and matriculation; Manage admissions processes, communications, and coordination of acceptances and denials.

Coordinate communications regarding all student scholarships and assistantships in the SPH.

Spearhead identification, orientation, and placement of students with practice organizations to ensure that students gain valuable, real world experience

Administer and manages practicum-related paperwork, meetings, progress, portfolio, and master's project seminar; Implements and evaluates the practice component of student training, and updates practicum policies and procedures.

Develop and sustains collaborations with public health and healthcare agencies at the local, state, and national levels for experiential learning

Develop and support policy and procedures for both domestic and international students. Coordinates with the International Student Services and Graduate School to facilitate admissions and OPT/CPT training.

Maintain practice-related records for CEPH and CAHME accreditations.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Candidates should have an earned doctoral degree in Epidemiology or Biostatistics or Environmental Health or a closely related field and experience commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor.

Special Conditions

Candidates who have significant and demonstrated experience in academic and public health leadership and administration, the accreditation/re-accrediation process and program development are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posting Date 06/30/2023 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Competitive and commensurate with experience Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)