Position Purpose
Provides oversight and leadership for the effective administration, implementation and curricular innovation and delivery of the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree offerings at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Geisel). Optimizes MPH curriculum continuity, efficiency, effectiveness, and ensures compliance with all MPH program accreditation requirements with input from the MPH curriculum committee. Leads institutional effort in partnering with Geisel’s faculty and academic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust curricula and high student satisfaction with Geisel’s MPH programs. Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Health Sciences Education (ADHSE) and with support from the Educational Affairs team, leads the evaluation, exploration and development of all MPH-related education program offerings on behalf of Geisel. Additionally, the Assistant Dean develops and implements methods and procedures for accomplishing short- and long-term program initiatives and goals and evaluates and reports upon the degree to which program objectives are achieved.
This is a 0.5FTE administrative leadership position within the Educational Affairs organization at Geisel with the scheduled level of FTE support expected to remain in place through FY25 (i.e., June 30, 2025). The scheduled FTE for the Assistant Dean position may subsequently be modified based on (then) anticipated program needs, and after consultation with the Associate Dean – Health Sciences Education and the Dean of Educational Affairs.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- PhD/DrPH or equivalent terminal degree required or equivalent experience leading academic programs in the domains of public health, health care delivery science, or a related health-focused field.
- Experience in higher education administration and/or responsibility for program oversight in graduate level settings.
- Meets minimum requirements for a ladder faculty appointment in accordance with Geisel’s Appointments, Promotions and Titles (APT) policies.
- Proven organizational leadership, management, team building, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, administrators, senior institutional leadership, and a broad range of internal and external audiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and scholarship.
- Knowledge of the various modalities for delivery of teaching and learning, including online, hybrid and in person.
- Excellent skills in financial planning and management, problem solving, negotiation, and mediation.
- Ability to constructively handle difficult or sensitive situations with students and faculty.
- Ability to articulate ideas and concepts and to disseminate information relevant to the program both internally and externally.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population .
Preferred Qualifications
- Experienced and familiarity with current health sciences MPH programs.
- Meets requirements for a ladder faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or higher in accordance with Geisel’s Appointments, Promotions and Titles (APT) policies.
- Experience managing small teams in a matrixed organizational environment.
- Experience working in public health outside of academia.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Andrea Wright
Department Contact Phone Number
Andrea.L.Wright@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
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