What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Faculty Coordinator, O'Donnell School of Public Health position at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Why work with the O'Donnell School of Public Health at UT Southwestern?
Founded in 2022, the O'Donnell School of Public Health (OSPH) upholds the wider UT Southwestern institutional mission of promoting health and a healthy society that enables achievement of full human potential, with a deep commitment to the core values of excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.
The O'Donnell School of Public Health is dedicated to advancing the nation's health through groundbreaking research and by training a new generation of leaders who can respond to emerging public health needs. We seek to enhance understanding by translating data into action and effectively communicating discoveries - creating excellence for impact. Our faculty, staff, and mentors are committed to achieving our goals by maintaining the highest standards in scholarship, service, and research.
Our programs address some of society's most challenging problems by leveraging the strengths of UT Southwestern, promoting collaboration among our faculty, trainees, and the community. Through evidence-based approaches, we impact public health practice and bridge the existing health gaps that lead to disparities. In order to inform and equip a diverse and inclusive public health workforce, we offer a Master of Public Health (MPH), a MD/MPH, PhD in Public Health, and MSCI degree programs.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience
5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in medical, scientific, or health care environment.
An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of the stated requirements.
About Your Role
The O'Donnell School of Public Health is seeking an experienced Faculty Coordinator to join its Office of Faculty Affairs. The Faculty Coordinator will provide comprehensive support to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs across all aspects of the faculty lifecycle, including but not limited to faculty recruitment, promotion and tenure, annual evaluations, and post-tenure reviews. This position will serve as the subject matter expert on all faculty affairs initiatives and transactions and act as a liaison between the school and the institution's Office of Faculty Affairs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of faculty affairs and a proven ability to manage complex administrative processes in an academic medical center. Candidates must have prior faculty coordinator experience within UTSW to be considered.
Job Duties:
* Develop and post faculty positions, including creating job descriptions and advertisements.
* Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs to establish policies and procedures for faculty recruitment, annual evaluations, promotion and tenure, and post-tenure reviews.
* Draft Letters of Intent, Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs), and reappointment letters in accordance with the Office of Faculty Affairs guidelines.
* Distribute and manage the collection of annual faculty evaluations.
* Process faculty relocations and coordinate logistics.
* Work with the Office of International Affairs on visa and permanent residency applications for faculty.
* Coordinate faculty search committees and recruitment efforts.
* Organize faculty recruitment visits, including itinerary development, hotel/flight arrangements, and lecture coordination.
* Oversee the Promotion and Tenure process for both new and existing faculty, as well as the Post-tenure review process.
* Manage the processing of annual faculty reappointments and contracts.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
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.
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UTSouthwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
