Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences

About the role

The Dean will be the chief executive of the College of Allied Health Sciences and will lead the College in the development and support of strong educational, research, and clinical programs appropriate to the College's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in promoting excellence in student learning, research/scholarship, teaching, and community engagement.
• Achieve enrollment growth.
• Support the university's leadership role as Georgia's public health care center.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctoral degree in a related discipline.
• Relevant academic administrative experience.
• A record of scholarly achievement commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure at the time of appointment.
• At least 10 years of experience in related fields, including five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training.

College/Department Information

The College of Allied Health Sciences trains and educates today's health care professionals: therapists, technicians, administrators, managers, and assistants who are the backbone of our country's health care workforce. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism.

About Us

Augusta University is one of only four public research universities in Georgia and the only one with a nationally recognized academic health center dedicated to training future innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. Its 11 colleges offer over 160 degrees across four campuses and off-site instructional locations throughout Georgia. More than 2000 faculty provide exceptional instruction, mentorship, and education experiences to nearly 13,000 students both inside and beyond the classroom.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• Candidates for positions requiring Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage will also need to have a credit check completed.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
• Final candidates for Faculty Hires will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s).
• Candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Contact Information

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to review materials on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references. For best consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

To apply, please send materials to:

Buffkin / Baker
Mr. Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner
Ms. Chelsie Whitelock, Associate Partner
augustacahsdean@buffkinbaker.com