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We're seeking an accomplished individual to fill the role of Associate Dean of Health Sciences, collaborating closely with the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. This pivotal position is instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the quality and operational efficiency of our esteemed College. The successful candidate will provide dynamic leadership, guiding the College towards excellence in all endeavors.

Key responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, and refining both existing and prospective programs to uphold the highest standards. The Associate Dean will play a central role in securing and maintaining program accreditations, conducting rigorous program assessments, and ensuring the continuous enhancement of curricular quality. Moreover, the incumbent will drive strategic initiatives aimed at boosting undergraduate and graduate enrollment, thus contributing to the sustained growth and vitality of the College.

In addition to internal responsibilities, the Associate Dean is expected to forge robust external relationships to promote, support, and expand the College's reach and impact. Collaboration with stakeholders is paramount in developing, implementing, and evaluating both short and long-term strategic plans, ensuring the College's continued success and relevance in the ever-evolving landscape of health sciences education.

If you're a visionary leader with a passion for excellence and a drive to shape the future of health sciences education, we invite you to join our dynamic team as Associate Dean. Together, let's embark on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and impact in the realm of health sciences. Apply now to be a part of something truly extraordinary.

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of automotive education and leadership.

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ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution-it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go

Further Together!

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DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing program officials in the content area to ensure compliance with program policies and ensuring usage of consistent curriculum and assessment of course/program resources are updated and implemented as outlined for each program.

• Leading content experts in developing, implementing and maintaining curriculum in the programs that respond to community needs, prepares students for success and meets the external requirements of specialized accrediting bodies.

• Leading, achieving, and maintaining program compliance with regulatory and specialized program accreditation standards.

• Leading development and implementation of key performance indicators relative to driving continuous improvement through both assessment processes and curricular efforts.

• Ensuring compliance and submittals of programmatic annual assessment reports (i.e. Program/College retention; Program/College enrollment; Graduate Employment Percentage; Related Employment Percentage).

• Representing the college to key constituencies, including various local and state groups, to continually elevate the visibility and image of the College in the community.

• Organizing, facilitating and convening program advisory board committees.


• Maintaining and supporting programmatic community partnerships.


• Assisting with increased internship opportunities within the community by maintaining a quality educational presence.


• Assist the Dean in resolving student concerns in accordance with institutional and program policies.


• Articulating the goals of the College in conjunction with the long-range plans of the institution.


• Teaching in the content area of expertise in order to keep current in learning environments.

Our ideal candidate for the Associate Dean of Health Sciences position holds a doctoral degree (PhD) in Educational Leadership or a relevant Academic Content Expertise such as Business, Information Systems, Nursing, Psychology, or a closely related health science field. However, we will also consider candidates with a Master's Degree who are actively pursuing a Doctorate Degree in a closely related health science field. Additionally, candidates should bring a minimum of five years of experience in higher education, demonstrating a progressive trajectory of responsibility. Within this experience, at least three years should have been spent in leadership roles, showcasing the ability to provide strategic direction, foster collaboration, and drive impactful change within an academic setting.