Description:
The University of Houston Tillman J Fertitta Family College of
Medicine (UHCOM) at the University of Houston announces a
non-tenure track, open rank, Clinical Faculty - Associate Dean for
Faculty Affairs.
Reporting to the Dean, and in collaboration with the Vice or
Associate Dean of Medical Education (V/ADME), the Associate Dean
for Faculty Affairs (ADFA) provides strategic leadership for the
full faculty life cycle across the College of Medicine, from
workforce planning and recruitment to onboarding, development,
advancement, support, and offboarding. The Associate Dean for
Faculty Affairs partners with department chairs and institutional
leaders to build a high performing and engaged faculty workforce
while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities,
accreditation standards, and university policies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Faculty Life Cycle Leadership
• Leads integrated faculty workforce planning, including short- and
long-term hiring strategies aligned with institutional goals;
maintains one-year and three-year hiring plans.
• Oversees end-to-end faculty processes: recruitment, onboarding,
appointment, reappointment, development, promotion and tenure,
remediation, and separation/retirement.
• Ensures clear, efficient, and standardized processes across
departments, with strong communication of expectations and
timelines.
• Maintains oversight of faculty data systems, analytics, and
reporting to inform decision-making and continuous
improvement.
2. Recruitment, Onboarding, and Retention
• Charges and serves ex officio on all faculty search committees,
ensuring swift and efficient searches are conducted; develops or
refines policies regarding faculty recruitment to improve the
efficiency and success rate of searches.
• Partners with chairs to identify talent needs and strengthen
recruitment pipelines, including strategies to enhance
competitiveness; partners with marketing to develop associated
communication tools.
• Leads structured onboarding, including a clear communication of
expectations, and provides early career support to promote
integration, clarity of role, and early success.
• Monitors retention trends and implements targeted strategies to
enhance engagement and reduce attrition.
3. Faculty Advancement and Support
• Oversees promotion and tenure processes, ensuring clarity,
fairness, and alignment with institutional standards.
• Provides coaching and guidance to faculty and leaders on career
progression, performance optimization, and scholarly
productivity.
• Partners with leaders within the Office of Medical Education to
develop and support a comprehensive faculty development strategy
spanning teaching, clinical care, research, leadership, and
mentorship.
• Uses needs assessments and outcomes data to design and
continuously refine development programs.
4. Performance Management and Support
• Oversees annual faculty review processes and periodic leadership
(e.g., chair) evaluations.
• Partners with department leaders, the Dean, and the V/ADME to
address performance concerns, including structured remediation and
support plans.
• Serves as a trusted resource for faculty concerns, conflict
resolution, and academic personnel matters, fostering a respectful
and professional culture.
5. Policy, Compliance, and Governance
• Develops, implements, and maintains faculty affairs policies
aligned with university standards and best practices.
• Ensures compliance with institutional, regulatory, and
accreditation requirements.
• Partners with the Office of the Provost and other university
units on faculty-related processes and approvals.
6. Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement
• Contributes to LCME accreditation efforts, including
documentation, data monitoring, and CQI processes related to
faculty.
• Uses data-driven approaches to evaluate faculty-related outcomes
and improve systems, culture, and effectiveness.
7. Institutional Leadership and External Engagement
• Serves on the Dean’s leadership team and key institutional
committees.
• Represents the College in local, state, and national forums
related to faculty affairs and academic medicine.
• Contributes to scholarship and dissemination of best practices in
faculty development and academic leadership.
Required Attachments by Candidate:
• CV
• Contact information of three references through the University of
Houston's Human Resources job portal or Letters of
recommendation.
Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD/DO, dependent on the position,
from an accredited institution. Official transcripts are required
for faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the
final candidate(s). Physician applicants must possess an
unrestricted Texas Medical License and board certification in their
specialty. While exceptions may be considered, approval must be
obtained from the Vice Dean of Education and/or the Dean of the
College of Medicine and the Office of the Provost. All positions
within the University of Houston System are security sensitive and
will require a criminal history check. Physician applicants are
required to provide documentation of current licensure and board
certification as part of their application materials.
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
