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Type of Position:Administration - Academic Affairs
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Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:AA | Academic Affairs
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Summary of Job Duties:The Associate Provost for Faculty in the Division of Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) leads the Center for Faculty Excellence (Faculty Center), a centralized resource for faculty affairs, the promotion and tenure process, policies, planning and development in support of all UAMS faculty members. The Faculty Center provides guidance and support on topics including faculty advancement at all career stages, mentoring, faculty wellness, and faculty recognition programs. The Faculty Center manages the UAMS faculty promotion and tenure process; maintains faculty databases; and facilitates faculty communities including the Building a Strong Faculty Community group and the Women’s Faculty Development Caucus. The Associate Provost also leads the UAMS Digital Health Education – Learning on Demand program and the Office of Continuing Education, a centralized resource for continuing education activities at UAMS. The Associate Provost for Faculty reports directly to the Provost.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: An advanced degree in a field relevant to health professions or higher education (terminal degree strongly preferred); a UAMS faculty appointment at the rank of full professor; relevant experience in leadership, administration and interprofessional collaboration; and experience in faculty affairs and faculty development.
Preferred: Knowledge of the faculty affairs processes — including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion and tenure — at a health sciences university; knowledge of continuing education processes at a health sciences university; experience in managing and developing a department budget; experience coaching and mentoring faculty or staff members; experience in mediation or conflict resolution; experience in faculty engagement and/or faculty wellness; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with colleagues across the institution; discretion and respect for confidentiality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides leadership and direction in the long-range planning for and day-to-day operation of the UAMS Faculty Center and the Office of Continuing Education.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Promote a culture of excellence and innovation among UAMS faculty in support of the institution’s education mission that aligns with the ASPIRE 2033 strategic plan and is consistent with the institution’s Core Values
- Supervision of five full-time employees (Faculty Center Director, Director of Continuing Education, two members of the Digital Health Education team, and a business manager)
- Support and advise the Provost on faculty affairs issues
- Work collaboratively on faculty affairs topics with college Deans and Associate Deans
- Oversight of faculty development and faculty affairs issues managed by the Faculty Center
- Serve as a resource for faculty members at all stages of their careers to discuss individual concerns regarding advancement, career path, engagement, and equity issues
- Collaborates and coordinates with the colleges on the faculty promotion and tenure process toward the goal of all UAMS faculty members having appropriate rank and title, along with a clear path for professional development
- Develop, implement and support policies and procedures related to faculty affairs, faculty engagement and faculty success
- Oversight for the management of faculty databases and other faculty resources maintained by the Faculty Center
- Oversight of continuing education activities
- Chair the Intercollegiate Faculty Council
- Promote and support committees facilitated by the Faculty Center, including the Building a Strong Faculty Community group and the Women’s Faculty Development Caucus
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Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:Hearing
Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Skills Required
- Advanced degree in a field relevant to health professions or higher education
- UAMS faculty appointment at the rank of full professor
- Relevant experience in leadership, administration, and interprofessional collaboration
- Experience in faculty affairs and faculty development
- Knowledge of faculty affairs processes at a health sciences university, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, and tenure
- Knowledge of continuing education processes at a health sciences university
- Experience managing and developing a department budget
- Experience coaching and mentoring faculty or staff members
- Experience in mediation or conflict resolution
- Experience in faculty engagement or faculty wellness
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues across the institution
- Discretion and respect for confidentiality
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