Associate Dean and Associate or Full Professor
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Job Location:
Meridian, ID - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Function:
The School of Health Professions at Mississippi State University- Meridian seeks an Associate Dean for Accreditation and Assessment. This position assists the Dean of the School of Health Professions in all areas pertaining to advancing the colleges academic mission and strategic initiatives. The School of Health Professions currently houses undergraduate programs in healthcare administration and graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies Physical Therapy and Health Services Psychology. The School is experiencing a period of significant growth and expansion offering a dynamic and opportune time to join its leadership team.
This is a full-time 12-month position that reports directly to the Dean of the School of Health Professions. The faculty appointment will reside in an appropriate department within the School of Health Professions.
Salary Grade:UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Area of Specialization:
Accreditation
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards regulatory requirements and best practices in graduate and undergraduate education.
Oversee program assessment evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.
Serve as a key liaison between faculty department heads and the Deans office on matters related to accreditation and graduate education.
Develop and revise policies and procedures to align with accreditation standards global best practices and institutional values.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including faculty students alumni industry partners and accrediting bodies.
Monitor market trends competitive landscape and emerging technologies to inform program development and strategic decision-making.
Lead efforts to assess program effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Transform data into actionable insights that enhance program quality and advance student success.
Develop and lead professional development initiatives that enhance capacity and foster a collaborative culture focused on quality assurance and innovation.
Teach as needed to support the needs of the administrators home department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the School (e.g. health sciences medical sciences health administration rehabilitation sciences psychology or a related field)
A strong record of teaching research and service appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level
Demonstrated experience with accreditation standards and processes
Administrative leadership experience (e.g. department chair accreditation director or comparable role)
Experience with university-wide assessment reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with one or more of the accreditation/certification bodies represented by a program in the School (ARC-PA CAPTE CAHME AUPHA CAHIIM APA).
Strong record of leadership and management skills
Strong record of research activity
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Higher Education program accreditation
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Office Setting
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: applicants must apply online at and attach a cover letter current curriculum vitae or resume and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Lesley Clack Dean School of Health Professions email or phone
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39762 .
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