Open Rank - Clinical Faculty - Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Key Responsibilities
Leads integrated faculty workforce planning, including short- and long-term hiring strategies aligned with institutional goals; oversees end-to-end faculty processes: recruitment, onboarding, appointment, reappointment, development, promotion and tenure, remediation, and separation/retirement. Ensures clear, efficient, and standardized processes across departments, with strong communication of expectations and timelines.
Maintains oversight of faculty data systems, analytics, and reporting to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Charges and serves ex officio on all faculty search committees, ensuring swift and efficient searches are conducted; develops or refines policies regarding faculty recruitment to improve the efficiency and success rate of searches.
Promotes talent development and retention through structured onboarding, providing early career support to promote integration, clarity of role, and early success; monitors retention trends and implements targeted strategies to enhance engagement and reduce attrition.
Oversees promotion and tenure processes, ensuring clarity, fairness, and alignment with institutional standards; provides coaching and guidance to faculty and leaders on career progression, performance optimization, and scholarly productivity.
Pairs with leaders within the Office of Medical Education to develop and support a comprehensive faculty development strategy spanning teaching, clinical care, research, leadership, and mentorship; uses needs assessments and outcomes data to design and continuously refine development programs.
Serves as a trusted resource for faculty concerns, conflict resolution, and academic personnel matters, fostering a respectful and professional culture.
Develops, implements, and maintains faculty affairs policies aligned with university standards and best practices; ensures compliance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Partners with the Office of the Provost and other university units on faculty-related processes and approvals.
Contributes to LCME accreditation efforts, including documentation, data monitoring, and CQI processes related to faculty; uses data-driven approaches to evaluate faculty-related outcomes and improve systems, culture, and effectiveness.
Serves on the Dean’s leadership team and key institutional committees; represents the College in local, state, and national forums related to faculty affairs and academic medicine.
Contributes to scholarship and dissemination of best practices in faculty development and academic leadership.
Requirements
Required: PhD and/or MD/DO from an accredited institution. Official transcripts are required for faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate(s).
Physician applicants must possess an unrestricted Texas Medical License and board certification in their specialty. While exceptions may be considered, approval must be obtained from the Vice Dean of Education and/or the Dean of the College of Medicine and the Office of the Provost.
Qualifications
Experience in faculty affairs, leadership, and strategic planning.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of medical education and accreditation standards.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Experience with data analysis and reporting.
Ability to foster a positive and inclusive environment.
Skills
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Faculty recruitment and retention
- Performance management and support
- Policy development and compliance
- Academic leadership and advocacy
- Data analysis and reporting
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Not specified
Department
Tillman J Fertitta Family College of Medicine