Job description
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Description of Position
Northeastern State University is seeking an Associate Dean. The Associate Dean of the College of Science and Health Professions will directly report to the Dean of the College.
The position is a twelve-month appointment with a departmental faculty rank dependent on applicant’s credentials, within the department of health professions. The Associate Dean will be assigned responsibilities by the Dean of the College that meld with the strategic plan of the Unit and enhance the stature of the University within the region.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the Health Professions Campus in Muskogee, including service as department chair for health professions.
Assist the Dean in the overall management of the College.
Assist the Dean in maintaining budget records for the College.
Assist the Dean in overseeing operations of the Department of Natural Sciences and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Assist the Dean in developing the Health Professions Campus as a multi-institutional, collaborative partnership to address the health care practitioner shortage needs of the region and the State of Oklahoma.
Generate reports on behalf of the College as requested by the Dean.
Assist the Dean in the development of new program statements within the Science and Health Professions arenas as supported by advancing programmatic initiatives.
Help secure extramural funding (grant, legislative earmark, developmental) on behalf of initiatives of the College and the University as requested by the Dean.
Take over the interim leadership and management responsibilities of the College and be the administrative representative of the College in the Dean’s absence from campus.
Assist the Dean with merit review, promotion review, tenure review, and retention review within the departments within the college.
Represent the College of Science and Health Professions at Community and Professional functions that cannot be attended by the Dean.
Experience
Three to five years administrative experience in higher education.
Successful record of obtaining extramural funding in a health professions field represented within the college.
Experience in health professions and germane science related fields.
Knowledge of contemporary professions in science and health care related areas.
Experience in new program implementation, working with constituencies external to the academy.
Working with faculty in programmatic development, and merit/tenure/promotion review processes.
Education Requirements
Ph.D. in a health professions discipline represented within the college.
Non-Tenure Track
Information for Applicants
Faculty teaching may include distance based courses, including hybrid and fully online classes.
Please include on the application complete contact information for a minimum of three references.
Please upload transcripts from all institutions attended.
Official transcripts will be required upon employment. An official/certified transcript is required upon employment for all degrees earned.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Projected hire date: 1/1/2026
Applications accepted until: 9/14/2025
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.
Northeastern State University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce as an essential part of excellence in faculty and staff at the University, and complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and equal employment opportunity for VEVRRA protected veterans. NSU actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply for any opening at NSU.
College/Department Statement
The College of Science and Health Professions currently has 76 full time and 18 part-time faculty members in three academic departments: the Department of Natural Science, the Department of Health Professions, and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The College serves approximately 1,100 undergraduate majors in 14 different degree programs with specific areas of specialization in Cell & Molecular Biology, Integrative Biology (Fish and Wildlife, Organismic, and Biology Education options), Chemistry (Biochemistry, Professional and Environmental Science), Computer Science, Freshwater Sciences, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics (Generalist and Education options), Speech Language Pathology, Nursing (RN ? BSN), Medical Laboratory Science (BS and MLT? MLS), and Respiratory Care Therapy. These undergraduate programs are complemented by graduate programs in Mathematics Education, Science Education, Natural Sciences, Nursing Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, and Physician Assistant Studies. The College has a major focus toward pre-professional health prerequisite preparation for careers in Medicine (Allopathic, Osteopathic, Chiropractic), Optometry, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine.
How to apply
Required Applicant Documents
1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcript for Highest Degree Granted