Assistant Dean of Health Sciences

Assistant Dean of Health Sciences

Description 

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

1.    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.

2.    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.

3.    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.

4.    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.

5.    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.

6.    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.

7.    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.

8.    Work collaboratively with other departments of the university to ensure students have the greatest opportunity for success.

9.    Assists with preparation of assessments, reports necessary for CCE and SACS and other agencies.

10.     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.

11.    Encourage and support research projects in the University and college of chiropractic, case study papers and professional publication by faculty and students. 

12.    Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or requested.

Requirements

1.    Terminal Degree from accredited institution in health sciences.

2.    Five years’ experience as a faculty member in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

1.      Advanced degree in education or related field is preferred. Experience in higher education administration.