ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR FACULTY AFFAIRS FOR SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Number of Vacancies 1 Location Harlingen, Texas Department School of Medicine / Faculty Affairs FTE 1.
0 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job Oversees the Office of Faculty Affairs which facilitates the success of the School of Medicine’s (SOM) faculty by providing support services and professional development opportunities.
Description of Duties Oversees the daily management of the Office of Faculty Affairs, SOM.
Works with University and School of Medicine Leadership in meeting the rules and requirements as outlined by the UT System Board of Regents; UTRGV Handbook of Policies, and the UTRGV School of Medicine.
Works with UTRGV Human Resources and SOM Human Resources as appropriate.
Develops and monitors the budget and resources for the Office of Faculty Affairs, SOM.
Assists faculty in navigating the academic environment, supporting professional achievement, and promoting academic excellence.
Develops and distributes: Faculty Policies, Faculty Handbook and related materials.
Promotion and Tenure –Provides administrative support to the Promotion, Tenure and Appointment Committee.
Coordinates procedural components of the collection, appropriate distribution, storage of dossier materials for faculty promotion and tenure.
Functions as Faculty Ombuds for the SOM and informs Faculty on Grievance Proceedings and similar policies.
Serves as point person for issues related to SOM faculty wellness and resilience policy.
Oversees the maintenance of faculty files.
Also ensures that faculty information is available for accreditation or similar uses.
Coordinates with SOM Marketing and Communications maintains a quality Faculty Affairs web site with useful information and resources.
Works collaboratively with faculty assembly leadership with annual faculty recognition/awards program.
Works with Integrated Service Units to: Comply with university and SOM requirements including: Conflict-of-interest policies Faculty training and CME Support volunteer/community faculty Oversees assigned staff and provides guidance and leadership.
Monitors the core functions of Faculty Development and CME which includes Teaching, Research and Clinical Skills Development Programs.
Performs other duties as needed.
Supervision Received General supervision from the Dean, of the School of Medicine and Senior Vice President, UT Health RGV.
Supervision Given Specific supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education Terminal degree in a related field from an accredited University.
Preferred Education N/A Licenses/Certifications N/A Required Experience Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a medical school setting.
Preferred Experience N/A Equipment Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.
Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities N/A Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 01/01/2024 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.
We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application.
The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.
We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.
edu.
Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .