Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia (UGA) School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs to lead onboarding, career development, and faculty wellbeing across the SOM. This role provides guidance on promotion, tenure, and professional advancement while partnering with department chairs, HR, and leadership to improve processes.

The ideal candidate will use data to measure program effectiveness, foster collaboration across units, and support faculty success and engagement in a growing medical

Qualifications

• MD, DO, PhD, or other terminal degree in a health professions or related field.
• Established record of providing consultation and guidance to faculty and academic leaders on promotion/tenure and career development.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with faculty, chairs, and leadership.
• Ability to use data and assessment measures to evaluate program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding for new faculty with standardized protocols and resources.
• Advise on promotion pathways, forms, systems, timelines, and portfolio prep.
• Promote faculty wellbeing and engagement across the School of Medicine.
• Coordinate career services, mentorship, and leadership development for faculty.
• Collaborate with chairs and HR on updates to policies and processes.

Skills

Leadership and guidance

Consultation

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven evaluation

Education

MD/DO/PhD or terminal degree

Job description

Posting Number:

F2765P

Working Title:

Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs

Department:

SOM-Academic Affairs

About the University of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The University of Georgia School of Medicine was founded in 2024 and received preliminary accreditation in 2026.

The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes as the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. The population of Georgia, the nation’s eighth-largest state, has surged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existing medical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times for appointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks 39th in the nation for the number of active patient care physicians per capita and 41st for the number of public medical students per capita.

As a top-20 public university with a thriving research enterprise and vast public service network, the University of Georgia is well-positioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviate physician shortages, and improve the state’s ability to provide quality health care for its citizens.

The School of Medicine is located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campus in Athens. In its inaugural year, the UGA School of Medicine will enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100 million medical school building will enable the UGA School of Medicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future.

College/Unit/Department website:

https://medicine.uga.edu/

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary:

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Anticipated Start Date:

04/01/2027

Job Posting Date:

09/30/2026

Open until filled:

Yes

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title:

Assoc/Asst Dean AC

Faculty Rank:

Open Rank

Contract Type:

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, DO, PhD, or other terminal degree in a health professions or related field.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs is a key leadership role within the UGA School of Medicine (UGA SOM). This position provides professional support and guidance to SOM faculty across three interrelated domains: faculty affairs and academic advancement, faculty well-being, and career success.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Established record of providing consultation and guidance to faculty and academic leaders regarding promotion, tenure, career progression, performance improvement, and professional development.
• Knowledge of faculty affairs policies, procedures, and best practices in academic medicine and higher education, including promotion, tenure, and academic advancement processes.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish credibility and trust with faculty, department chairs, senior leadership, and administrative partners.
• Strong consultation, coaching, and advising skills to support faculty career development, advancement, and professional success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, disciplines, and administrative units to achieve institutional goals.
• Commitment to promoting faculty well-being, engagement, and belonging.
• Ability to use data and assessment measures to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Faculty Onboarding

In coordination with UGA SOM Department Chairs and Human Resources, manage and update annually a welcoming, comprehensive onboarding experience for newly appointed faculty that facilitates early success and connection to the UGA SOM community.

• Develop and maintain standardized onboarding protocols, orientation materials, and a new faculty career success series tailored to the UGA SOM context
• Serve as an important point of contact for new faculty during their initial appointment period, connecting them to institutional policies, resources, and key personnel
• Develop/revise the UGA SOM faculty handbook and other website resources
• Collaborate with Department Chairs, Human Resources, and administrative offices to ensure timely credentialing and completion of institutional requirements
• Solicit and act on feedback from new faculty to continually improve the onboarding experience

Academic Advancement and Promotion

In collaboration with the department chairs, advise faculty at all ranks on promotion pathways, forms, systems, timelines, criteria, and portfolio preparation in accordance with UGA SOM and UGA policies

• In collaboration with the department chairs, advise faculty at all ranks on promotion pathways, forms, systems, timelines, criteria, and portfolio preparation in accordance with UGA SOM and UGA policies
• Provide individual consultations to faculty at critical career junctures including onboarding, pre-promotion, CV review, scholarship development, career challenges, and intent-to-leave conversations
• Provide workshops or other mechanisms to support faculty in building competitive promotion packets
• Provide timely updates to faculty regarding available promotion and tenure development opportunities at UGA
• Be a conduit to the UGA Faculty Offices to clarify or mediate any promotion/tenure applications
• Provide advocacy for faculty career opportunities both inside and outside the UGA SOM

Faculty Well-Being

Champion programs and initiatives that sustain faculty engagement, belonging, and well-being across all career stages.

• Foster a culture of faculty recognition by celebrating achievements, milestones, and contributions to the school’s mission
• Partner with UGA SOM Office of Personalized Health & Well Being and UGA Office of Faculty Affairs to promote wellness activities and resources to ensure faculty have access to well-being support and community

Faculty Success Career Services

Serve as a resource to UGA SOM HR, Department Chairs, and faculty members to help faculty members develop habits and behaviors for career success and help them manage career obstacles:

• Coordinate mentorship pairing and peer integration to promote early engagement and belonging
• Use data to monitor success of the mentorship and revise as needed
• Provide faculty vitality programming including career development workshops, leadership development, and mid- and late-career resources
• Coordinate with HR on exit interviews and use data from interviews to inform improvements to increase faculty retention
• In coordination with Office of UME, Office of GME, Assistant Dean of Faculty Development, and Department Chairs, develop and promote programs that support the engagement and success of volunteer adjunct clinical faculty
• Offer Unit level mediation services and conflict resolution support to faculty members
• Advise the SOM Dean, Department Chairs and HR on USG, UGA and UGA SOM on updated faculty policies, particularly when addressing academic productivity, timelines and behaviors
• With the SOM Department Chairs and HR, analyze collated reports on faculty success milestones including professionalism, advancement, promotion/tenure, productivity and significant achievements; report these periodically to the Dean and faculty
• Serve as an ad hoc (non-voting) member of the Faculty Honors and Awards Committee
• Offer faculty success educational programming that includes best practices and habits for career success
• Provide professionalism education programming for faculty, including content on communication, conflict resolution, and inclusive professional conduct
• Serve as a resource and advisor to Department Chairs on early identification of struggling faculty and best practices for improvement

Other

• Lead LCME accreditation work for standards involving faculty affairs issues
• Collaborate with offices responsible for evaluation and continuous quality improvement to measure program effectiveness

Percentage Of Time:

100