Cghs - Associate Dean, Academics, Assessment And Curricular Innovation (Remote)

A.T. Still University's College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS) is seeking an innovative educator and leader for the position of Associate Dean of Academics, Assessment, and Curricular Innovation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, will be a strong advocate for students, faculty and staff and will have a track record of student-centered and mission-driven decision making. The position reports to the Dean of the College of Graduate Health Studies and can work remotely. The Associate Dean of Academics, Assessment and Innovation implements and directs the activities dealing with academics within CGHS and works collaboratively with the Dean and Associate Dean of Online Operations and the Department/Program Chairs to further successful student-centered learning through:

• Strategic planning
• Faculty evaluation and professional development
• Curriculum design and development
• Assessment
• Student enrollment, retention, and support
• Accreditation

ATSU-CGHS is a student-centered online school, focused on academic excellence and innovation. We are dedicated to preparing leaders in the health professions for socially responsible practice, policy, and research to improve prevention, wellness, and access to care. Having been a leader in online health professions graduate education since the late 1990’s, ATSU-CGHS’s distinguished online doctoral and master’s programs provide the flexibility necessary for working professionals to meet their career development goals. ATSU is also the proud recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity's 2017-2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Awards.

Major job duties include:

• Create and maintain an educational environment that is supportive of student learning and that values and prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
• Liaison with Alumni Services
• Oversee all programmatic and regional accreditation efforts
• Assist in the development of programmatic curricula that demonstrates alignment with University and programmatic competencies
• Supervise the Instructional Designers and Analyst Academic Computing
• Identify, apply for and secure external grant opportunities, in coordination with Sponsored Programs, that align with CGHS programs and projects.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a collegial and supportive work environment.
• Additional responsibilities include:
• Maintain current knowledge regarding best practices in online education, specifically as it relates to instructional design and faculty interactions.
• Promote and support internal grant opportunities for faculty.
• Oversee assessments of faculty, students, and staff
• Provide budget oversight for academic programs in coordination with the program/department chair, the Business Office and the Dean.
• Contribute to the development and revision of CGHS specific policies and procedures; supports and upholds university-wide policies and procedures
• Supervise Department/Program Chairs
• Department/Program Chairs to create and sustain marketable, unique curricula for the higher ed marketplace.
• Provide updates to the CGHS technical standards as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Assure that department/programs employ qualified faculty to implement and teach the curriculum
• Participate in meetings with Department/Program Chairs and faculty to discuss current status in regard to academic initiatives
• Keep apprised of curricula and program policy changes and assists with implementation of new programs as needed
• Identify opportunities for curriculum innovation and improvement while incorporating Quality Matters principles, pedagogical best practices and aligning with accrediting bodies (HLC, program specific accreditors, etc.).
• Contribute to programmatic marketing and student recruitment efforts including, but not limited to: collaboration with internal and external marketing agencies on ad development; identify regional and national conferences and events to market CGHS programs and communicate those with the Associate Dean of Online Operations; work with
• Maintain the CGHS catalog in accordance with the University Student Catalog and University policies and procedures In collaboration with the CGHS Faculty Senate, maintain and publish the CGHS Faculty Handbook
• Ensure quality of the educational programs including development, implementation, and assessment

Candidates must have knowledge of and experience with assessment, accreditation, academics, course design and online education. Experience at the graduate level is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit the following in their application package: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three professional references and a one-page response to the following question: In the role of Associate Dean of Academics, Assessment and Curriculum Innovation, how would you balance the needs and wants of the adult-student learner with the academic rigor and integrity required in health professions online education?

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete application packages will be reviewed.

Education

• Doctorate or better

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Multitasking
• Organizing
• Written Communication
• Conflict Management
• Communication
• Problem Solving Ability