Associate Dean of Health Sciences

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for professional development

Access to research funding

Job summary

The Texas Southern University is seeking an Associate Dean / Associate (or Full) Professor of Health Sciences to provide senior-level academic and administrative leadership. You will oversee curriculum, accreditation compliance, faculty performance, and student success initiatives while driving research and scholarship.

This position requires a doctoral degree in a health-related discipline and at least five years of academic leadership experience, demonstrating excellence in teaching and scholarship.

If you are passionate about health sciences education and have a commitment to student success, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive academic leadership experience.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Experience managing academic programs accountable to accreditation bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Health Sciences programs.
• Ensure compliance with programmatic accreditation agencies.
• Monitor student recruitment and success metrics.

Skills

Leadership and personnel management

Effective teaching and curriculum development

Research design and data analysis

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Doctoral degree in a health-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning management systems (e.g., Canvas)

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Dean / Associate (or Full) Professor of Health Sciences provides senior-level academic and administrative leadership for the Division of Health Sciences within the Joan M. LaFleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS). This position is responsible for the oversight of academic programs, accreditation compliance, faculty performance, fiscal management, student success initiatives, teaching, scholarship, research, and service activities. The position supports undergraduate and graduate programs within the Division of Health Sciences, including BS in Clinical Laboratory Science, BS in Nutritional Science & Dietetics, BS in Environmental Health, BS in Health Administration, BS in Health Information Management, BS in Respiratory Therapy, and the MS in Health Care Administration. The Associate Dean / Associate (or Full) Professor reports directly to the Dean of COPHS and serves as a key member of the College leadership team while maintaining responsibilities consistent with a tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Senior academic administrator and faculty member responsible for oversight of multiple accredited health sciences programs while maintaining excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Exercises independent judgment and strategic decision-making authority in academic operations, accreditation, fiscal management, faculty supervision, curriculum development, and institutional initiatives.

Essential Duties

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Health Sciences programs within COPHS.
• Direct curriculum development, program review, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with programmatic accreditation agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee accreditation self-studies, annual reporting, and site visit preparation.
• Monitor student recruitment, enrollment, retention, progression, graduation, and certification/licensure outcomes.
• Collaborate with program directors to ensure effective course scheduling and faculty workload management.
• Review faculty annual evaluations, promotion and tenure applications, and performance documentation as assigned.
• Recruit, mentor, and support faculty development, scholarship, and professional engagement.
• Manage divisional budget, forecasting, and resource allocation in collaboration with the Dean’s office.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in assigned Health Sciences disciplines in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Engage in scholarly research, publication, and professional presentations in health sciences or related fields.
• Pursue external funding opportunities to support research and programmatic initiatives.
• Provide service to the College, University, profession, and community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Education

• Doctoral degree (PhD, Ed.D, DrPh., ScD, or equivalent) in a health-related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure.

Required Licensing / Certification

• Professional certification or licensure in a health discipline preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge of

• Higher education policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Health sciences disciplines and interdisciplinary education.
• Program assessment, outcomes measurement, and quality improvement practices.
• Budget development and fiscal management.
• Student success and enrollment management strategies.
• Instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Banner and other university enterprise systems.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and related academic software systems.

Skill in

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Leadership and personnel management.
• Effective teaching and curriculum development.
• Research design, data analysis, and scholarly writing.
• Budget oversight and financial analysis.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making.
• Time management and organization.
• Data interpretation and reporting.
• Verbal and written communication.

Ability to

• Lead faculty in curricular development, teaching excellence, scholarly activity, and growth in funded research.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrators, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, service, and innovation.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive academic leadership experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Experience managing academic programs accountable to programmatic accreditation bodies.
• Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications, presentations, or research engagement.
• Experience working within or across multiple health sciences disciplines is desirable.
• Ability to teach in one or more Health Sciences programs.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Preferred Work Experience

• Experience overseeing multiple academic programs.
• Experience in enrollment management and student success initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in new program development.
• Experience acquiring and administering external funding or grants.
• Leadership experience in professional organizations.
• Experience teaching in both classroom and online learning environments.
• Experience with programmatic accreditation and outcomes assessment.
• Records of external funding or grant participation.
• Experience mentoring students or junior faculty.

Working / Environmental Conditions

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Handling lightweight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
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