Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, College of Health Sciences

🇺🇸 Kingston, Rhode Island 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $175K - $195K 💻 Other 🗓️ July 24th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring an Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs in the College of Health Sciences. The role requires providing strategic leadership for academic programs and faculty affairs, fostering collaboration with college leadership, promoting faculty excellence, and driving innovation in curriculum and program quality to advance health sciences education and scholarship.

Highlights

Lead and mentor undergraduate and graduate program directors, focusing on curriculum innovation, program assessment, and accreditation.
Oversee faculty affairs including recruitment, retention, review, tenure, and promotion with transparency and equity.
Collaborate with Dean, department chairs, and university entities to resolve conflicts and promote an inclusive culture.
Maintain an active scholarly agenda and teaching presence to model academic excellence.
Use software such as personal computers, email, word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and research statistical/data analysis tools.
Requires a doctoral degree in a health-related field and a strong record of academic leadership.
Must demonstrate achievements in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenured professor rank.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
Experience with curriculum development, promotion and tenure processes, and faculty union processes preferred.
Anticipated salary range is $175,000 - $195,000, full-time, permanent position with a three-year renewable term.