Associate Dean - College of Health and Wellness

Associate Dean - College of Health and Wellness University of North Georgia, United States about 1 hour ago

Location:

Dahlonega, GEORGIA

Job Type:

FullTime Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Associate Dean in the College of Health and Wellness. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean the College of Health & Wellness serves as a member of the College Leadership Team and will support the Dean by providing leadership and oversight of the College Curriculum Committee. The Associate Dean will work collaboratively with faculty and department chairs to support program and curriculum additions and modifications in accordance with University System of Georgia (USG), University of North Georgia (UNG), and accreditation bodies. In addition, the Associate Dean will collaborate and serve as the point-of-contact person in the college for the Assistant Director of the Institute for Peak Performance (IPP). As part of their duties to the IPP, the Associate Dean will support the Assistant Director of Peak Performance and will facilitate college faculty and student engagement in research, programming, and clinical practice in IPP. The role will require frequent and purposeful interaction with a variety of constituents including but not limited to student-athletes, student-cadets, coaches, college faculty/staff/students, senior UNG administration, and community partners/stakeholders in support of the delivery of curriculum and services foundational to the College of Health & Wellness and the IPP. Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees. If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.

Curriculum development and oversight:

Serve as the Chair of the College of Health & Wellness Curriculum Committee ensuring all curricular additions and modifications are properly entered into the online curricular management system and approved in accordance with University of North Georgia (UNG) and University System of Georgia (USG)policy and procedures. Will serve as a consultant to departments in the college in curricular mapping, modification or additions as needed.

Student Success:

Supports all aspects of student success in accordance with UNG mission, vision, and as guided by the UNG Office of Student Success & Engagement. Will serve on the College student behavior and appeals committee as directed by the Dean. Will also collaborate with leadership in the Office of Student Success as needed. Faculty & staff support and development: Assists IPP and College with ongoing training of faculty and staff to update knowledge and skills. Assists with the support of faculty Interprofessional research to foster contributions beneficial to UNG and external stakeholders. Advocate, champion, and support college faculty throughout the navigation and attainment of tenure and promotion at UNG. Assist faculty in the identification and inclusion of high impactful teaching practices (HITPs). Assists dean as directed in performing annual reviews of departmental leadership. Supports the development and execution of human performance initiatives in the IPP.

Administrative support:

Supports the dean and Assistant Director of the IPP by participating and attending university and community events as directed and serves as the direct report in the dean's absence. Facilitates in recruitment and hiring of new employees in the college. Serves as a mentor and facilitator for programs' accreditation preparation and visits as directed by the dean. Assists dean as directed in performing annual reviews of departmental leadership. Assists in the development and management of the college budget.

Leadership:

Directs the creation of structures and operational systems, through team building and collaboration, that maximize the impact of faculty member technical and professional expertise and service delivery.

Team Building:

Helps to develop a network of experts and faculty members on all aspects of holistic wellness and assists in the development and implementation resources and programs to facilitate student and faculty experience and research in human performance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals internal and external to the university; Effective oral and written communication skills to accommodate a fast paced and complex work environment. Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a field appropriate to disciplines within the College or related field; clinical degree, certification, and recent clinical service experience in one of the program areas. Professional, scholarly, and educational accomplishments commensurate with an appointment as a tenured faculty in the college. History of successful leadership experience within an academic setting. Demonstrated commitment to student retention and graduation. Preferred background in holistic approach to high level human performance and wellness with experience in athletics and/or tactical populations. Preferred history of successful curriculum development and accreditation experience. Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts Contact information for three professional references The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at usg/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at usg/policymanual/section6/C2653 . The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at ung/about/mission-vision-values.php. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. This is a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance. Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Position of Trust + Education If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at naces.org/members.htm.