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Associate Dean-College of Health Science and Public Health
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Position Number: 5524013
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Deans - Health

Associate Dean-College of Health Science and Public Health

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

The College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH) at Eastern Washington University seeks candidates for the position of Associate Dean. Reporting to the CHSPH Dean beginning Fall 2025, this is a full-time administrative position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Provide innovative significant leadership for the College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH) and fulfill responsibilities as delegated by the Dean. This individual will have an impactful progressive vision for effective teaching and research, student success and retention as well as possess strong interpersonal, communication, mentoring, and team building skills.

This position The next Associate Dean of CHSPH will effectively guide and represent the college in initiatives across the university, will assist in the developingment of a strategic plan related to the growth and capacity within the specific disciplines in CHSPH, and will ensure adherence to the colleges and departments policies and procedures P&Ps by working with the faculty.

They will This individual expand on internal and external relationships including fundraising to support and develop academic programs within CHSPH. Position This person will develop and engage a comprehensive plan to forecast growth within the college to meet current and future demand.

This individual will also assist and advise the Dean on administrative matters including college governance, student affairs, enrollment, curriculum, faculty teaching loads, program review, academic assessment and other matters assigned by the Dean to enhance the programs and mission of the college.

The next Associate Dean will be assigned to fulfill other functions as needed and as assigned.

This is a 100% exempt appointment.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $130,000 (minimum) up to $160,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Required Qualifications:

Terminal degree in a discipline or a highly related with the College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH).
Administrative or supervisory experience in a health science or related field at an institution of higher learning.
Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated successful mentoring health science and public health tenured track and/or clinical faculty for retention and promotion.
Held the rank of Associate or Full Professor at a 4-year university/college.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in student support role at an institution of higher learning.
Demonstrated success in obtaining external funding and its facilitation.
Demonstrated experience in health science and related programs in accreditation.
Demonstrated commitment to student success and retention.
Demonstrated success in working with both internal and external constituencies.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse university/college and community members.

Job Duties:

The Associate Deans primary responsibilities are delineated by the Dean as follows:

Represent the Dean on College and University committees and serve as executive-in-charge of CHSPH in the Deans absence.
Enforce all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees and comply with the appropriate laws of the State of Washington
Collaborate on program/college development projects at the direction of the Dean.
Establish and maintain relationships with Department Chairs/School Directors and Academic Program Directors (APD) to support procedural needs within the College departments.
Establish and maintain relationships with junior faculty members to support professional development needs as related to retention, tenure, and promotion.
Establish and maintain relationships with senior faculty members to support professional development needs as related to promotion.
Develop Faculty Activity Plans templates and Workload forms in accordance with CBA and College Policies and provide training accordingly.
Collaborate with Chief Financial Officer, Operations Managers and Department Chairs/School Directors to verify workloads prior to Dean signature.
Foster a collegial and collaborative environment within the College.
Manage student-related issues in accordance with University policy.
Oversee catalog proof approval process of all departments.
Assist the Dean in facilitating faculty development and student engagement through scholarly activities.
Provide leadership in program and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Enhance efforts focused on student recruitment, retention, and success including serving as Chair of the Holistic Admissions and Rural Stipend college committees.
Attend Expanded Academic Affairs Council meetings.
Attend College Board meetings.
Attend College meetings.
Serve as an ex-officio member of the College Personnel Committee
Serve as the Deans representative in the Deans absence.
Update Policy and Procedure manual on an annual basis
Other duties as assigned.

Percent of Time: 100
Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment:https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is $130,000 (minimum) up to $160,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is depended on qualifications, education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 08/15/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 11/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12681

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