Associate Dean / Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the Office for Faculty plays a pivotal role in managing faculty affairs initiatives that align with the priorities set by the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM). This is an exciting opportunity to shape faculty careers, policies, and governance at one of the nation’s leading medical schools. The Associate Dean will drive impactful faculty affairs initiatives and implement innovative solutions to enhance faculty experience. The Associate Dean will oversee faculty actions, promotion and tenure processes, CU SOM policies, faculty governance, and faculty data management systems, while also working to optimize operational effectiveness and implement innovative solutions. This role will lead faculty affairs modernization efforts, support accreditation processes, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations. These efforts require fostering collaborations within the Office for Faculty, the Office for Faculty Affairs (OFA), the Office for Faculty Development (OFD), the Office for Faculty Relations (OFR) as well as across the university and medical campus. We seek a visionary leader and advocate for faculty who will enhance the academic environment and advance faculty success at CU SOM. Join us in advancing the mission of the University of Colorado School of Medicine by enhancing the faculty experience and driving impactful initiatives within the Office for Faculty.

Requirements

A terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field.
Associate Professor or higher rank
At least 5-7 years of faculty experience in a medical school or academic healthcare setting.
5-7 years of experience overseeing faculty promotion & tenure processes, dispute resolution, and professional development
5-7 years of demonstrated leadership experience in faculty affairs, academic administration, or a related area
Strategic Leadership – Develop and execute faculty affairs strategies aligned with institutional goals.
Faculty Success – Expertise in faculty promotion, tenure, career planning, and mentorship.
Faculty Governance & Policy – Strong knowledge of faculty governance, academic policies, and compliance (LCME, ACGME).
Data-Driven Decision Making – Use faculty data analytics, KPIs, and technology modernization to improve operations.
Collaboration & Relationship Building – Work across departments, faculty leadership, and external organizations (e.g., AAMC GFA).
Financial & Administrative Oversight – Manage faculty affairs budgets, compensation models, and financial planning.
Communication & Negotiation – Excellent verbal and written communication skills for policy articulation and stakeholder engagement.
Accreditation & Institutional Reporting – Strong understanding of faculty policies, accreditation requirements (LCME, ACGME), and compliance standards.
Lead accreditation efforts, faculty workforce planning, and compliance reporting.
Academic & Clinical Excellence – Personal record of achievement in education, research, or patient-centered care.
Confidentiality & Professional Judgment – Exercise discretion and uphold institutional integrity.
Organizational & Implementation Skills – Strong planning, execution, and program development abilities.

Nice To Haves

Professor
Prior experience as an Associate or Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs in a medical school.
Experience implementing faculty affairs technology, technology modernization, and data-driven decision-making.
Strong financial acumen, including experience with budget oversight, faculty compensation models, and contracts.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Leadership Identify, advocate for, and implement best practices in faculty affairs to enhance faculty success and engagement.
Develop key performance metrics to measure faculty affairs program success and guide data-driven decision-making.
Develop faculty programs and policies that promote faculty success within the SOM and across affiliate sites and organizations.
Provide financial and administrative oversight for faculty affairs programs and initiatives.
Identify opportunities for strategic faculty collaborations across the School of Medicine, Anschutz Campus and affiliates.
Project, Program, and Initiative Management Represent faculty affairs efforts on campus & community committees as directed by the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty.
Oversee the Office for Faculty Affairs including faculty affairs projects, programs, and initiatives, ensuring timely progress and successful implementation.
Faculty Support & Stakeholder Engagement Maintain an open-door policy and provide faculty with timely support, guidance, and advocacy.
Serve as a resource to faculty, department chairs, human resources, and university leadership.
Address faculty concerns regarding grievance procedures, and appeals processes and serve as a neutral party and advisor in faculty grievances, promotion disputes, performance reviews, and departmental conflicts.
Ensure transparency and clarity in faculty affairs policies, governance, and professional development opportunities.
Strengthen faculty governance structures, including Faculty Senate and Faculty Liaison Committee.
Facilitate career transitions across the faculty life-cycle from onboarding to retirement programming.
Partner with OFD leadership on the development and execution of faculty onboarding and development activities Partner with OFR to address concerns related to faculty conduct, ethics, conflicts-of-interest, and workplace culture.
Faculty Governance & Institutional Leadership Provide leadership for the Faculty Promotions Committee (FPC), ensuring adherence to best practices and faculty affairs policies.
Support and strengthen shared governance structures within the School of Medicine, including engagement with Faculty Senate.
Actively promote the principles of shared governance as articulated in the Rules of the School of Medicine.
Participate in LCME accreditation efforts, particularly in areas related to faculty affairs, governance, and institutional policies.
Serve as a liaison between the School of Medicine and campus leadership, including the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, legal counsel, and faculty governance bodies.
Policy Development & Compliance Work closely with the Office of Legal Counsel, human resources, and regulatory bodies to develop, revise, and implement faculty policies that are compliant with state and institutional guidelines and accreditation standards.
Oversee compliance with annual performance reviews, post-tenure reviews, and grievance processes.
Interpret and apply faculty policies (e.g., faculty leaves of absence, sabbaticals, and salary equity).
Faculty Affairs Technology & Process Modernization Work in collaboration with key stakeholders to modernize faculty affairs technology and transition to new data management platforms.
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of faculty tracking systems for roster management, appointments, promotions, and tenure tracking.
Drive innovation in data management, reporting and governance, ensuring a single source of truth for faculty data.
Faculty Affairs Outcomes & Continuous Improvement Develop key performance metrics to measure faculty affairs program success and guide data-driven decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement efforts in faculty affairs processes to enhance faculty satisfaction and efficiency.
Measure faculty affairs program success using data-driven decision-making and key performance metrics.
Budget Oversight & Contract Negotiation Oversee faculty affairs budget planning and financial oversight to support sustainable programming.
Oversee relevant policies and guidelines regarding faculty contract negotiations, including Letters of Offer, malpractice insurance, incentive structures, and faculty agreements.
Ensure financial stewardship of faculty affairs operations while aligning with faculty support needs.
Standing Meeting Attendance Faculty Senate, Executive Committee, Faculty Promotions Committee, Faculty Officers, LCME steering committees, CUSOM Diversity Council, and the Campus Faculty Affairs Group.
A ttend meetings and contribute to the Campus Faculty Affairs Group, which focuses on policy reviews and sharing of tools and best practices to support faculty, their career opportunities, and success.
S tanding meetings with Senior Legal Counsel, the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Director of Faculty Affairs, and the Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs.