New Mexico State University

Human Resources - Faculty Postings
Department: College of Health and Social Services
Position Title: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Req#2008007083 Posting #: 2008007083
  Tenure Track
Rank: Professor
Date Position Advertised: October 3, 2008
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Special Conditions: Inquiries, applications and nominations are invited for the position of
academic associate dean in the College of Health and Social Services. The
associate dean will be responsible for planning and monitoring all degree
programs in the three departments of the college for both resident and
distant students and will demonstrate leadership in resource management,
faculty development, traditional and distant education instruction and in the
assessment of teach and learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
12 month position
Qualifications: An earned doctorate in one of the following fields of study- nursing, social
work, public and/or community health- a significant record of recent research
and publication in peer reviewed journals consistent with obtaining the rank of
professor with tenure, ability to monitor and report to various interested groups
regarding growth in enrollment, retention, graduation rates and employment of
graduates. The associate dean must have a minimum of three years of
administrative experience at the level of department head/chair or above in a
nationally accredited university.
Examples of Duties: This position requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to
maintaining degree program approval from licensing agencies, regional and
national accreditation councils. The associate dean reports directly to the dean
and will assist the dean and appropriate staff with strategic and long range
planning, recruitment of faculty and students, program development, student
advising, fund raising, and the fostering of relationships with community and
clinical affiliates.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest addressing the manner in
which they meet the required qualifications, a current resume, unofficial
copies of transcripts for degrees earned, and contact information for five
references. Initial review of complete applications will begin November 3,
2008. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled. To
apply, forward information to-

Professor Michael Young, Chair
Associate Dean Search Committee
College of Health and Social Services
Box 30001, MSC 3446
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.