Associate Dean-College of Medicine (Admin)

University of Tennessee•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs. This is a part-time (0.50 FTE) non-tenure administrative appointment that plays a key leadership role in advancing the College’s academic mission through strategic oversight of faculty affairs, academic policy, and faculty development. Provides additional academic duties: .5 FTE of this role will handle other academic duties such as clinical service or research. Clinical service will be performed at one of UTHSC’s practice partners; or Research activity will be within and support to one of UT’s basic science departments.

Requirements

Terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent) and eligibility for faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Demonstrated leadership experience in academic administration, preferably within a medical school or health science center.
Proven experience with faculty affairs processes, including promotion and tenure, appointments, and academic policy development.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and units.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and collegial academic environment.

Responsibilities

Assists and oversees the faculty recruiting process, including offer development, determination of rank, and appointment paperwork.
Leads the promotion and tenure process, ensuring adherence to university policies, consistency across departments, and timely review of all dossiers.
Serves as a key member of the Executive Dean’s leadership council.
Develops structured pathways for leadership development, academic promotion, and scholarship.
Supports the annual review process for all College of Medicine faculty, ensuring evaluations are completed accurately and on schedule.
Coordinates with the Executive Dean to organize and support the Dean’s Faculty Advisory (DFAC), including agenda planning, documentation, and follow-up actions.
Provides guidance and aid to individual Chairs and faculty.
Leads and oversees faculty development initiatives, including mentorship programs for early and mid-career faculty.
Addresses faculty grievances and conflicts of interest.
Helps establish and maintain equitable faculty salary guidelines, ensuring fairness and transparency across departments.
Represents the College of Medicine on the Faculty Affairs Working Group (FAWG) of the AAMC.
.5 FTE of this role will handle other academic duties such as clinical service or research. Clinical service will be performed at one of UTHSC’s practice partners; or Research activity will be within and support to one of UT’s basic science departments.