Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks an Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs to provide strategic leadership for faculty life across campuses. The role focuses on recruitment, appointment, promotion, tenure, development, engagement, retention, and professional well-being, reporting to the Vice Dean and COO.

Internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply. The position is 0.60 FTE, with the remaining 0.40 FTE negotiable for teaching, research, and

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD or equivalent terminal degree.
• Eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor.
• Experience with promotion and tenure processes.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee faculty appointments, reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Lead faculty development, orientation, mentoring, leadership programs, and succession planning.
• Partner with department chairs on recruitment strategies and faculty engagement initiatives.
• Promote faculty well-being, recognition, and a positive institutional culture.

Skills

Strategic planning and organizational

Faculty coaching and mentoring

Change management

Conflict resolution and mediation

Policy development and implementation

Data analysis and reporting

Collaborative leadership across depts

Excellent written and verbal comms

Integrity, fairness and transparency

Education

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $75,000+ annual, Exempt
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is looking to hire an Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. This position provides strategic leadership for all aspects of faculty affairs within UND SMHS across all campuses. The Associate Dean develops and oversees policies and programs that support faculty recruitment, appointment, promotion, tenure, development, engagement, retention, recognition, and professional well-being. The position collaborates closely with department chairs, institutional leadership, human resources, legal counsel, graduate medical education, the Office of Learning Innovation and other relevant offices to ensure excellence in faculty life and compliance with university and accreditation standards.
The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs is a 0.60 FTE with the remaining 0.40 FTE negotiable related to teaching, research and clinical activity within an academic home to be determined. While intended to be an in-person role, hybrid work can be considered.
Internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply for this position. Tenure may be available dependent on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The Associate Dean reports to the Vice Dean and Chief Operating Officer of UND SMHS and supervises administrative support staff and faculty development personnel (as applicable).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Faculty Appointments and Promotions
  • Oversee faculty appointments, reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes, including post-tenure review
  • Ensure compliance with state mandates, institutional policies and accreditation standards
  • Support faculty appointments and promotions committees
  • Maintain transparent, equitable promotion criteria and recommend revisions as needed

• Faculty Development
  • Conduct faculty orientation on annual or semi-annual basis
  • Develop comprehensive faculty development programs for all career stages and academic tracks
  • Support faculty development for clinical community faculty
  • Promote leadership development for emerging and established faculty
  • Coordinate mentoring and coaching initiatives
  • Support career planning and succession planning

• Recruitment and Retention
  • Partner with department chairs on faculty recruitment strategies.
  • Develop initiatives to improve faculty engagement and retention.
  • Analyze faculty workforce trends and recommend strategic improvements.
  • Conduct faculty engagement and satisfaction surveys.

• Faculty Well-being
  • Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Wellness on initiatives addressing faculty wellness, resilience, and burnout prevention.
  • Promote a positive institutional culture and professional satisfaction.
  • Coordinate faculty recognition and awards programs.

• Policy Development
  • Develop and implement faculty policies and procedures in collaboration with the Faculty Council and Vice Dean and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Ensure compliance with university, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
  • Interpret faculty handbook provisions and advise leadership on policy application

• Faculty Relations
  • Serve as a confidential resource for faculty concerns with an open-door policy
  • Assist with conflict resolution and mediation.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources and legal counsel regarding faculty employment issues
  • Assist with development of performance improvement plans required as a result of post-tenure review

• Equity and Belonging
  • Promote equitable faculty recruitment, advancement, and leadership opportunities.
  • Foster a culture of belonging and transparency within UND SMHS

• Strategic Leadership
  • Participate in executive leadership committees.
  • Represents the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences on university committees and national organizations.
  • Develop strategic initiatives aligned with the school's missions.

• Data and Assessment
  • Monitor faculty demographics, promotion outcomes, post-tenure review outcomes, retention, and engagement
  • Prepare annual reports and dashboards
  • Use data to evaluate faculty programs and recommend improvements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic planning and organizational leadership
• Faculty coaching and mentoring
• Change management
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Policy development and implementation
• Data analysis and reporting
• Collaborative leadership across departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Commitment to integrity, fairness and transparency

Key Performance Indicators

• Faculty recruitment and retention rates
• Promotion and tenure success
• Faculty satisfaction and engagement
• Leadership development participation
• Compliance with accreditation standards
• Faculty development program participation
• Knowledge of academic medicine and faculty affairs
• Knowledge of health sciences
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Minimum Requirements

• MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree.
• Eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor
• Experience with promotion and tenure processes
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading faculty affairs activities and/or post-tenure review
• Familiarity with LCME, ACGME, and institutional accreditation requirements related to faculty
• Experience with faculty development initiatives
• Knowledge of policies and procedures at UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences