Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs
Apply NowCompany: University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Location: Princess Anne, MD 21853
Description:
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), invites applicants and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader who is committed to advancing excellence in veterinary medical education, fostering a culture of innovation, and promoting academic success among our students, who will engage an inspired academic community to reimagine and transform veterinary medical education aimed at creating a vibrant learning ecosystem that graduates not only career ready veterinarians, but future ready veterinarians to meet the ever-changing healthcare needs.
The Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affair plays a pivotal role in the UMES SVM leadership team and will be responsible for oversight of academic programs, collaborating with the Dean, faculty, and staff to ensure delivery of high-quality educational programs. They are responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the academic curriculum and policies, faculty affairs and development, veterinary student affairs and assessment for the SVM. The Associate Dean will work in conjunction with the Dean to ensure that the college's vision, strategic direction, and priorities are implemented effectively, especially as they pertain to a culture of creativity, innovation, risk taking, collaboration, and inclusivity towards better outcomes and future readiness. The position is primarily administrative with appropriate components of innovative explorations, education, research, and outreach.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs are oversight of all aspects of the professional DVM curriculum including delivery, support, and assessment. This includes curriculum management, educational facilities, faculty support within the curriculum, student academic support and services, outcome assessment relative to curriculum and students' academic performance, and instructional educational technology applications. As a member of the senior leadership team of the School, the Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean, and is responsible for providing:
Administration and Management of Professional Education:
Administrative management of staff and committees providing support for
all aspects of the professional DVM curriculum.
Development of the annual operational budget for allocation of
instructional funds to permit the College to accomplish its goals and
strategic plan for new and innovative educational programs
that enhance the learning and competence of the DVM students.
Promotion of the School's DVM program via internal and external relations
as well as marketing and outreach activities.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the DVM admissions process
in conjunction with the Admissions Coordinator.
Maintain proper security for all UMES SVM academic files and information,
following privacy procedures at all times.
Support and be committed to inclusion of under-represented and/or non-
majority individuals as part of the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs.
Curricular Management:
Administration and support of the professional DVM curriculum to ensure
that the curriculum is innovative, dynamic, and grounded on best practices
in educational methodologies and technologies and meet all relevant
Standards of accreditation.
Work closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Relations & Experiential
Training to ensure confluence of the preclinical and clinical curriculum
Serve as the administrative lead and support to the Program's Curriculum
Committee.
Oversight of and coordination with other University Support Services for
curriculum scheduling, delivery of courses, enrollment and scheduling, and
examination preparation and reporting.
Oversight of student and faculty evaluations, oversight of curricular
evaluation, and oversight of the NAVLE test preparation for students.
Liaison with faculty to submit nominations for all professional teaching
awards.
Faculty Instructional Support:
Provide support to enable faculty to meet the teaching mission such as
faculty onboarding and provision of educational workshops/faculty
development opportunities as well as ensuring coordination for the
ordering and preparation of all teaching materials including cadavers and
animals, provision of IACUC teaching protocols, and setup and cleanup of
all laboratory sessions, and classroom AV support
Student Learning Support:
Provide support to students to ensure success in the DVM curriculum:
academic counseling, provision of accommodations and leave, tutoring,
and crisis management/referral.
Administrative lead and support to the Student Promotions Committee
involving academic and professional activities related to progress and
promotion of DVM students around adherence to required student
performance standards.
Facilities:
In conjunction with Campus Operations and IT services, provide oversight
of educational facilities, including cleaning, maintenance, renovation, and
AV upgrades to ensure facilities meet curricular needs and provide an
excellent learning environment.
Outcomes Assessment:
Shared oversight with dedicated University Services and the Outcomes and
Assessment Coordinator for the development and maintenance of
instructional applications that support curriculum and outcome
assessment.
Shared oversight with dedicated University Services and the Outcomes and
Assessment Coordinator for development and implementation of
outcomes assessment processes to collect and utilize data including
surveys and reports to evaluate the curriculum and student academic
services, faculty teaching effort, student didactic and clinical competence
and performance, and alumni satisfaction and success.
Other responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and facilitate accreditation
processes and reporting.
Expected to teach in the DVM program.
Maintain an appropriate scholarly focus-based background and discipline.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Dean of the SVM.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA COE accredited college/school of
veterinary medicine.
Experience in a veterinary medical academic environment with an
understanding of the academic and curriculum development.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Physical Demands: May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk. May require lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.
Preferences:
PhD degree and/or board certification in a ABVS recognized specialty.
Prior experience in a high-level administrative role in a veterinary medical
college or school.
Working knowledge of information systems and databases.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Twelve (12) years of professional experience in higher education. Six (6) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship
Best Consideration Date: 02/13/2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Department
UMES-VPAF-VP Academic Affairs
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$185,000 - $240,000
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.
Title IX Statement
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.
Organization's Summary Statement:
The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), invites applicants and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader who is committed to advancing excellence in veterinary medical education, fostering a culture of innovation, and promoting academic success among our students, who will engage an inspired academic community to reimagine and transform veterinary medical education aimed at creating a vibrant learning ecosystem that graduates not only career ready veterinarians, but future ready veterinarians to meet the ever-changing healthcare needs.
The Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affair plays a pivotal role in the UMES SVM leadership team and will be responsible for oversight of academic programs, collaborating with the Dean, faculty, and staff to ensure delivery of high-quality educational programs. They are responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the academic curriculum and policies, faculty affairs and development, veterinary student affairs and assessment for the SVM. The Associate Dean will work in conjunction with the Dean to ensure that the college's vision, strategic direction, and priorities are implemented effectively, especially as they pertain to a culture of creativity, innovation, risk taking, collaboration, and inclusivity towards better outcomes and future readiness. The position is primarily administrative with appropriate components of innovative explorations, education, research, and outreach.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs are oversight of all aspects of the professional DVM curriculum including delivery, support, and assessment. This includes curriculum management, educational facilities, faculty support within the curriculum, student academic support and services, outcome assessment relative to curriculum and students' academic performance, and instructional educational technology applications. As a member of the senior leadership team of the School, the Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean, and is responsible for providing:
Administration and Management of Professional Education:
Administrative management of staff and committees providing support for
all aspects of the professional DVM curriculum.
Development of the annual operational budget for allocation of
instructional funds to permit the College to accomplish its goals and
strategic plan for new and innovative educational programs
that enhance the learning and competence of the DVM students.
Promotion of the School's DVM program via internal and external relations
as well as marketing and outreach activities.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the DVM admissions process
in conjunction with the Admissions Coordinator.
Maintain proper security for all UMES SVM academic files and information,
following privacy procedures at all times.
Support and be committed to inclusion of under-represented and/or non-
majority individuals as part of the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs.
Curricular Management:
Administration and support of the professional DVM curriculum to ensure
that the curriculum is innovative, dynamic, and grounded on best practices
in educational methodologies and technologies and meet all relevant
Standards of accreditation.
Work closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Relations & Experiential
Training to ensure confluence of the preclinical and clinical curriculum
Serve as the administrative lead and support to the Program's Curriculum
Committee.
Oversight of and coordination with other University Support Services for
curriculum scheduling, delivery of courses, enrollment and scheduling, and
examination preparation and reporting.
Oversight of student and faculty evaluations, oversight of curricular
evaluation, and oversight of the NAVLE test preparation for students.
Liaison with faculty to submit nominations for all professional teaching
awards.
Faculty Instructional Support:
Provide support to enable faculty to meet the teaching mission such as
faculty onboarding and provision of educational workshops/faculty
development opportunities as well as ensuring coordination for the
ordering and preparation of all teaching materials including cadavers and
animals, provision of IACUC teaching protocols, and setup and cleanup of
all laboratory sessions, and classroom AV support
Student Learning Support:
Provide support to students to ensure success in the DVM curriculum:
academic counseling, provision of accommodations and leave, tutoring,
and crisis management/referral.
Administrative lead and support to the Student Promotions Committee
involving academic and professional activities related to progress and
promotion of DVM students around adherence to required student
performance standards.
Facilities:
In conjunction with Campus Operations and IT services, provide oversight
of educational facilities, including cleaning, maintenance, renovation, and
AV upgrades to ensure facilities meet curricular needs and provide an
excellent learning environment.
Outcomes Assessment:
Shared oversight with dedicated University Services and the Outcomes and
Assessment Coordinator for the development and maintenance of
instructional applications that support curriculum and outcome
assessment.
Shared oversight with dedicated University Services and the Outcomes and
Assessment Coordinator for development and implementation of
outcomes assessment processes to collect and utilize data including
surveys and reports to evaluate the curriculum and student academic
services, faculty teaching effort, student didactic and clinical competence
and performance, and alumni satisfaction and success.
Other responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and facilitate accreditation
processes and reporting.
Expected to teach in the DVM program.
Maintain an appropriate scholarly focus-based background and discipline.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Dean of the SVM.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA COE accredited college/school of
veterinary medicine.
Experience in a veterinary medical academic environment with an
understanding of the academic and curriculum development.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Physical Demands: May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk. May require lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.
Preferences:
PhD degree and/or board certification in a ABVS recognized specialty.
Prior experience in a high-level administrative role in a veterinary medical
college or school.
Working knowledge of information systems and databases.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Twelve (12) years of professional experience in higher education. Six (6) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship
Best Consideration Date: 02/13/2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Department
UMES-VPAF-VP Academic Affairs
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$185,000 - $240,000
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.
Title IX Statement
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.