Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs and Professional Development

Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs and Professional Development

The Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to serve as Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development. This position provides leadership and support for faculty affairs and professional development initiatives within the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM). Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, the Assistant Dean works closely with department chairs, faculty leaders, and Faculty Affairs staff to support faculty advancement, professional development, mentoring, engagement, well-being, and retention.

The Assistant Dean provides faculty-facing leadership and guidance for faculty affairs programs and processes, supports consistent interpretation and application of faculty policies and procedures, and assists the Senior Associate Dean with strategic initiatives related to faculty success. The position works in partnership with Faculty Affairs staff to ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of faculty programs and processes.

Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent) in a field relevant to the academic, clinical, research, or educational missions of the School of Medicine. Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in academic leadership, faculty development, faculty affairs, medical education, or a related area within a medical school or academic health center environment. Demonstrated understanding of faculty appointment, evaluation, promotion, and professional advancement processes.

Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and guidance on complex or sensitive faculty matters. Experience working collaboratively with faculty, department chairs, academic leaders, and professional staff. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality. Eligible for faculty appointment at associate or full professor rank; faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Associate Professor level candidates must fulfill all the requirements above, along with at least 5 years' experience as an Assistant Professor with an exemplary scholarly portfolio experience.

Full Professor candidates must fulfill all the requirements of Associate Professor along with at least 5 years' experience at the Associate Professor level with an exemplary scholarly portfolio and leadership experience. For more information regarding the governing policies of faculty rank please review them online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-tenure

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with conflict resolution, faculty development programs, and mentorship initiatives. Familiarity with LCME and/or ACGME standards related to faculty. Familiarity with ACCME standards. Experience supporting faculty promotion and advancement processes. Experience with faculty engagement, well-being, recognition, or retention initiatives.

Essential Functions and percent of time:
Faculty Affairs Leadership, Policy & Advancement – 35% Provide leadership and guidance for faculty affairs programs and initiatives across BSOM. Partner with the Senior Associate Dean to implement faculty affairs priorities and strategic initiatives. Serve as a resource to department chairs, faculty leaders, and faculty regarding faculty affairs policies, processes, and best practices. Provide faculty-facing guidance and leadership for faculty appointment, reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes.

Advise faculty and department chairs regarding promotion pathways, expectations, policies, and procedures. Participate in faculty promotion workshops and other educational activities related to faculty advancement. Support interpretation and implementation of university, BSOM, and Faculty Affairs policies and procedures. Assist with the review and development of faculty-related policies, procedures, guidelines, and resources. Support faculty governance activities and promote consistent…