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Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

  • 499937
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $75,000+ annual, Exempt
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is looking to hire an Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. This position provides strategic leadership for all aspects of faculty affairs within UND SMHS across all campuses. The Associate Dean develops and oversees policies and programs that support faculty recruitment, appointment, promotion, tenure, development, engagement, retention, recognition, and professional well-being. The position collaborates closely with department chairs, institutional leadership, human resources, legal counsel, graduate medical education, the Office of Learning Innovation and other relevant offices to ensure excellence in faculty life and compliance with university and accreditation standards.

The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs is a 0.60 FTE with the remaining 0.40 FTE negotiable related to teaching, research and clinical activity within an academic home to be determined. While intended to be an in-person role, hybrid work can be considered.

Internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply for this position. Tenure may be available dependent on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The Associate Dean reports to the Vice Dean and Chief Operating Officer of UND SMHS and supervises administrative support staff and faculty development personnel (as applicable).

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Faculty Appointments and Promotions
    • Oversee faculty appointments, reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes, including post-tenure review
    • Ensure compliance with state mandates, institutional policies and accreditation standards
    • Support faculty appointments and promotions committees
    • Maintain transparent, equitable promotion criteria and recommend revisions as needed
  • Faculty Development
    • Conduct faculty orientation on annual or semi-annual basis
    • Develop comprehensive faculty development programs for all career stages and academic tracks
    • Support faculty development for clinical community faculty
    • Promote leadership development for emerging and established faculty
    • Coordinate mentoring and coaching initiatives
    • Support career planning and succession planning
  • Recruitment and Retention
    • Partner with department chairs on faculty recruitment strategies.
    • Develop initiatives to improve faculty engagement and retention.
    • Analyze faculty workforce trends and recommend strategic improvements.
    • Conduct faculty engagement and satisfaction surveys.
  • Faculty Well-being
    • Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Wellness on initiatives addressing faculty wellness, resilience, and burnout prevention.
    • Promote a positive institutional culture and professional satisfaction.
    • Coordinate faculty recognition and awards programs.
  • Policy Development
    • Develop and implement faculty policies and procedures in collaboration with the Faculty Council and Vice Dean and Chief Operating Officer.
    • Ensure compliance with university, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
    • Interpret faculty handbook provisions and advise leadership on policy application
  • Faculty Relations
    • Serve as a confidential resource for faculty concerns with an open-door policy
    • Assist with conflict resolution and mediation.
    • Collaborate with Human Resources and legal counsel regarding faculty employment issues
    • Assist with development of performance improvement plans required as a result of post-tenure review
  • Equity and Belonging
    • Promote equitable faculty recruitment, advancement, and leadership opportunities.
    • Foster a culture of belonging and transparency within UND SMHS
  • Strategic Leadership
    • Participate in executive leadership committees.
    • Represents the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences on university committees and national organizations.
    • Develop strategic initiatives aligned with the school's missions.
  • Data and Assessment
    • Monitor faculty demographics, promotion outcomes, post-tenure review outcomes, retention, and engagement
    • Prepare annual reports and dashboards
    • Use data to evaluate faculty programs and recommend improvements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strategic planning and organizational leadership
  • Faculty coaching and mentoring
  • Change management
  • Conflict resolution and mediation
  • Policy development and implementation
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Collaborative leadership across departments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Commitment to integrity, fairness and transparency

Key Performance Indicators

  • Faculty recruitment and retention rates
  • Promotion and tenure success
  • Faculty satisfaction and engagement
  • Leadership development participation
  • Compliance with accreditation standards
  • Faculty development program participation
  • Knowledge of academic medicine and faculty affairs
  • Knowledge of health sciences
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Minimum Requirements

  • MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree.
  • Eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor
  • Experience with promotion and tenure processes
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading faculty affairs activities and/or post-tenure review
  • Familiarity with LCME, ACGME, and institutional accreditation requirements related to faculty
  • Experience with faculty development initiatives
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures at UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/23/2026 and include the following materials:

  • Letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Three professional references

Position is open until filled.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Dual Career

UND recognizes the importance of supporting dual-career couples and offers assistance to partners seeking employment opportunities within the University and local community. Interested candidates should complete the Dual Career Interest Survey to be considered for dual-career assistance. Opportunities are dependent on university needs, available funding, and position qualifications.

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Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the  Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.