Position Purpose
The Associate Dean for Health Professions Education (ADHPE) will provide leadership and administrative oversight of a portfolio of Health Professions degree and non-degree granting programs at the Geisel School of Medicine, including education program development, implementation, curricular oversight, and innovation.
The ADHPE will oversee diversification, expansion, and enhancement of health professions educational offerings, guiding the development of new programs that align with the mission and strengths of Geisel. This position, in collaboration with the relevant curriculum committees and course directors, will also lead efforts to continually measure and improve the quality and effectiveness of the various program curricula. This position will ensure that curricular offerings align with evolving student and employer interest and market demand, utilizing data and analysis to make informed decisions. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring that all programs maintain compliance with applicable accrediting body standards. This position is responsible for tracking national trends and evolving accreditation standards for health professions education programs and in working with the participating faculty and education program leadership in facilitating relevant curricular innovation.
The ADHPE works closely with the respective education program leadership, curriculum assistant deans, course directors, and Geisel’s curriculum committees.
This role will be a 0.5 – 0.75 FTE position. A key expectation of the incumbent in the ADHPE is that they will meaningfully participate in teaching within Geisel’s health professions degree programs, leading 1-2 courses each academic year for additional FTE. Specific teaching efforts will be tailored to the expertise of the candidate.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- DrPH, EdD, or PhD or equivalent education leadership experience
- 5-10 years’ experience in leading institutional efforts in new education program and curricular development and management
- Demonstrated experience providing oversight with accreditation processes in a higher education setting
- Demonstrated record of excellence and knowledge of curriculum development and innovation
- Demonstrated understanding of higher education administration with a proven knowledge of budget management and building effective relationships
- Commitment to keeping informed of emerging trends and market requirements for health professions education programs
- Commitment to support, contribute to and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, faculty, and fellow professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programmatic efforts in a highly matrixed environment
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan and prioritize work independently
- High degree of initiative, tact, and diplomacy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with diverse groups and individuals
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with strategic planning implementation and new program development
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Aleen Cunningham
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-5621
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Sonia Chimienti
Department Contact's Phone Number
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, 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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