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Job Title:Associate Dean
Primary Job Posting Location:
Valdosta, GA 31602Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job Details:The Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) Dean’s Office seeks an Associate Dean to serve as campus leadership in Valdosta, Georgia.
The selected candidate is expected to understand, promote and strongly support the mission of the School of Medicine. For over thirty years, MUSM has focused on training medical students to fulfill its mission of preparing healthcare professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and underserved Georgia residents and communities. Emphasizing interactive and problem-based teaching strategies, our student-centered faculty provides a conceptual and practical foundation that equips graduates to serve the state of Georgia and those in most need in this state. Through teaching, scholarship, and service, students and faculty work closely to have local, regional, national, and international impact.
Candidates must:
Hold a terminal degree in the health sciences. Candidates with an M.D. are preferred.
Prior assistant, associate dean, or executive level experience in a medical school or academic center, with excellence in major educational leadership including, but not limited to, roles associated with higher education leadership, curriculum management, faculty recruitment and development, LCME accreditation and graduate education.
Ability to manage a major unit of the medical school and provide supervision of faculty, curriculum, & accreditation at all three MUSM campus locations.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and to work collaboratively with other units within the medical school and university-wide to support the mission of the medical school.
Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with faculty and school leadership.
Ability to mentor faculty and staff.
Ability to think strategically and guide initiatives that will promote faculty development and stature.
Ability to think creatively in developing novel opportunities for faculty and staff at varying career stages.
Commitment to practices that foster diversity, inclusion and equity.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience with faculty governance, development and implementation of policy, procedures and bylaws; supervision of faculty; oversight of the curriculum; oversight of accreditation.
Experience managing the appointment and promotion processes; Overseeing the campus faculty; assisting with the faculty appointment process for the School of Medicine; serving as a resource to and advocate for faculty engaged in promotion and/or tenure process, including CV and application review and feedback.
Experience with accreditation and commitment to lead the school’s LCME accreditation process and maintain LCME accreditation standards at all times. Experience with Continuous Quality Improvement.
Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History
Required Document Attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
EEO/Veteran/Disability
Skills Required
- Hold a terminal degree in the health sciences
- M.D. degree (preferred)
- Prior assistant, associate dean, or executive-level experience in a medical school or academic center with major educational leadership
- Experience with curriculum management, faculty recruitment and development, and graduate education
- Experience with LCME accreditation and oversight of accreditation standards
- Ability to manage a major unit and supervise faculty, curriculum, and accreditation across multiple campus locations
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to mentor faculty and staff and guide faculty development initiatives
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity
- Experience with faculty governance, appointment and promotion processes, policy and bylaw implementation (ideal)
- Experience with Continuous Quality Improvement related to accreditation (ideal)
What We Do
Mercer University is a private research university based in Macon, Georgia. Founded in 1833, it is the oldest private university in the state, enrolling over 9,000 students across 12 colleges and schools. The university focuses on providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, while promoting academic research and its practical application in service to others.
