The School of Public Health (SPH) at Augusta University invites applications for Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, in the appropriate SPH department, at a rank commensurate with qualifications, experience, and achievements, with tenure/tenure-track eligibility determined by the candidate's academic background and record of scholarship. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs within the Office of Academic and Student Affairs, the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the School's undergraduate academic programs and contribute to the School's mission through teaching, research, service, program administration, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to promote academic excellence, student success, and continuous program improvement. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2027.

Teaching - 50%
Teach undergraduate courses as assigned.
Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
Facilitate student engagement, academic success, and career readiness.
Contribute to curriculum delivery and instructional innovation.
Participate in student recruitment, retention, and progression initiatives.
Collaborate with faculty to ensure high-quality educational experiences for undergraduate students.
Administration - 50%
Provide leadership, administration, and oversight for the School of Public Health's undergraduate academic programs.
Lead curriculum planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
Oversee undergraduate program operations and course scheduling. Support CEPH accreditation, assessment, reporting, and quality improvement activities.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and university leadership to advance undergraduate education goals and strategic priorities.
Lead initiatives supporting student recruitment, retention, graduation, and career readiness.
Coordinate efforts to enhance the undergraduate student experience and academic outcomes.
Serve as the School's undergraduate academic leader within the Office of Academic and Student Affairs and perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs.

Educational Requirements
Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD or equivalent) in public health or a public health discipline.
Other Required Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Commitment to student success and academic excellence. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Required Experience
At least 2 years¿ experience teaching undergraduate coursework in public health or a public health discipline.

• Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.
• Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing community and public health partnerships. Administrative or supervisory experience in higher education. Record of scholarship, public health practice, or service appropriate to rank.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Degree from a CEPH - accredited school or program of public health. Academic credentials consistent with appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank.
Preferred Experience
Experience directing or coordinating an undergraduate academic program. Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of CEPH accreditation standards. Experience supporting student recruitment, retention, and career readiness.

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

• Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.  The salary is subject to availability of funds.
• Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.  The salary is subject to availability of funds.
• Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.  The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data. 

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments).  For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

The Augusta University School of Public Health was established in 2023 to address Georgia's distinct public health challenges through exceptional education, innovative research, and collaborative community engagement. We are leveraging the strengths of Georgia's only public academic medical center, combining public health expertise with clinical knowledge to train future public health leaders. Our school is comprised of three academic departments: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science, Community & Behavioral Health Sciences, Health Management, Economics & Policy. We offer a variety of degree programs, from specialized master's options to doctoral programs that create the next generation of public health researchers. Our research mission is critical to our long-term impact; we strongly emphasize scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and grant-funded projects. Annually, we attract more than $6M in extramural funding

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.  Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.  Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.  These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

 

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.