What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Dean - Health Sciences position at Life University?
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Description
About Us
Since 1974, Life University has been a trailblazer in post-secondary education, seeking individuals eager to join our team dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness education. Situated in Marietta, Georgia, our university’s campus provides a nurturing, yet dynamic environment for academic and personal growth. We are a specialized institution focused on vitalistic education in the fields of healthcare, business administration, and the social sciences, providing a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees alongside our flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program. As we continue our mission to empower students and pioneer innovative approaches to vitalistic education, we are actively seeking passionate professionals to join us in our commitment to excellence.
Serving Lasting Purpose
At Life University, our mission extends beyond education—we strive to embody a Lasting Purpose: To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve—out of your own abundance. Life University’s guiding principle is to live an inner-directed life, recognizing that the willingness and desire to serve your community and your fellow human beings are just as important as academic pursuits. This philosophy drives our commitment to our students, staff, and the broader community, inspiring us to make meaningful contributions to the world through the transformative power of education and service. We believe that everyone has unique gifts, and as a member of the global community, it is our duty to share those gifts generously, living by the principle of giving, doing, loving, and serving out of abundance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Life University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Purpose
Life University is looking for an experienced individual to serve the mission of Life University by providing leadership and management of the curriculum, faculty, academic policies and procedures for natural and basic sciences for the undergraduate, online and Doctor of Chiropractic colleges. They will serve collaboratively on the administrative team and be responsible for the overall quality and delivery of student education, the continuing development and education of staff and faculty, and budgeting.
Responsibilities
- By working collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Academic Administration this position manages and oversees the curricular, faculty, assessment and accreditation needs for the lab instruction and classroom components of the health sciences curriculum of the colleges.
- Support the development and planning, implementation and coordination of the undergraduate, chiropractic and online health sciences curriculum and curricular revisions, including implementation of online and hybrid courses.
- To directly supervise, under the direction of the Associate Dean of Academic Administration, assigned faculty. Ensure appropriate operation of labs in the department. Observe faculty in the classroom. Conduct departmental meetings. Monitor curriculum evaluations.
- Assist in the annual evaluation of faculty including focused improvement plans when necessary to meet program needs and goals. Work with faculty coordinators and administrative staff to provide optimum quarterly faculty schedules.
- Responsible to ensure appropriate course management including syllabi, course assessment and reporting. Ensure maintenance of records for faculty including courses taught and syllabi. Assist faculty with improvements to course SLO’s, content, and SRI outcomes.
- Make recommendations to the Associate Dean’s of all colleges regarding faculty hiring, improvement plans, or adverse actions consistent with the faculty handbook and employment policies.
- To work closely with the Dean and Associate Dean’s on projects which impact the student’s academic experience. Contribute to establishment and implementation of short and long-range organizational goals, objectives, plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and changes required for improvement.
- Work collaboratively with other departments of the university to ensure students have the greatest opportunity for success.
- Assists with preparation of assessments, reports necessary for CCE and SACS and other agencies.
- Provide consultation and be a source of information to faculty, staff and students in areas of academic, legal and ethical matters, while setting a standard of professionalism and excellence.
- Encourage and support research projects in the University and college of chiropractic, case study papers and professional publication by faculty and students.
- Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or requested.
Qualifications
Education, Training, and/or Experience
- A terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education in health sciences, or similar; AND
- Five (5) years’ experience as a faculty member in higher education.
- A combination of education and years of experience may be considered in lieu of the specified degree level requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in education or related field is preferred.
- Experience in higher education administration.
