Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs

About the role

The School of Public Health (SPH) at Augusta University invites applications for Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the appropriate SPH department, with rank commensurate with qualifications, experience, and achievements; tenure/tenure‑track eligibility based on academic background and scholarship. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs within the Office of Academic and Student Affairs, the Assistant Dean will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the School’s undergraduate academic programs, contribute to the mission through teaching, research, service, program administration, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to promote academic excellence, student success, and continuous program improvement. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. The position is located on the Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904. The School of Public Health, established in 2023, comprises three academic departments (Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science, Community & Behavioral Health Sciences, Health Management, Economics & Policy) and offers master’s and doctoral programs, attracting over $6M in extramural research funding annually.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses as assigned.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Facilitate student engagement, academic success, and career readiness.
• Contribute to curriculum delivery and instructional innovation.
• Participate in student recruitment, retention, and progression initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure high-quality educational experiences for undergraduate students.
• Provide leadership, administration, and oversight for the School of Public Health's undergraduate academic programs.
• Lead curriculum planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversee undergraduate program operations and course scheduling.
• Support CEPH accreditation, assessment, reporting, and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and university leadership to advance undergraduate education goals and strategic priorities.
• Lead initiatives supporting student recruitment, retention, graduation,