Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rowan University

About the role

The Rowan University School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an administrative leader for the position of Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanisms and programs for faculty educational development in partnership with the Department Heads and other related committees/groups at Rowan University
• Cookordinate faculty recommendations for new hires, merit programs and other recognition and reward programs to ensure equity and parity across scientific and clinical disciplines
• Cookordinate faculty leaves (including parental leaves, etc.) including retirement planning in coordination with the department chairs
• Work in close partnership with the other Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and Directors to implement process improvements, planning and program decisions
• Lead Committee on Curriculum, Committee on Appointments and Promotions. Serve as contact person for related search committee policies and processes
• Lead and guide administrative team (especially Department Heads and Directors) on implementation of faculty driven curricular decisions
• Serve as the Dean’s proxy to represent the SVM on academic matters, upon request

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree (required)
• MS or PhD in a related field (preferred)
• Experience in higher education administration, academic program management, and faculty affairs
• An established record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment to the rank of Full Professor with tenure
• Interest in working in a dynamic budding veterinary program with the flexibility to adapt to new and innovative methods of delivery of veterinary education
• Ability to mentor junior faculty, and collaborate with mid-career and senior faculty
• Experience with promotion and tenure and faculty career progression
• Evidence of interdisciplinary, collaborative leadership and partnerships with external agencies
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with strategic planning and an understanding of faculty needs with a view toward enhancing pedagogy, growth and clinical collaboration
• Experience in policy development and implementation
• An understanding of the intersection of teaching, research, outreach, and patient care
• Proven commitment to and knowledge of shared governance
• Ability to lead teams, communicate with multiple and diverse audiences and individuals, and complete tasks in a complex organizational environment