Mississippi State University’s School of Health Professions on the Meridian campus seeks an Associate Dean for Accreditation and Assessment with a concurrent faculty appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. This leadership role assists the Dean in advancing the college’s academic mission and strategic initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in graduate and undergraduate education.
- Oversee program assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Serve as a key liaison between faculty, department heads, and the Dean’s office on matters related to accreditation and graduate education.
- Develop and revise policies and procedures to align with accreditation standards, global best practices, and institutional values.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, students, alumni, industry partners, and accrediting bodies.
- Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform program development and strategic decision-making.
- Lead efforts to assess program effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Transform data into actionable insights that enhance program quality and advance student success.
- Develop and lead professional development initiatives that enhance capacity and foster a collaborative culture focused on quality assurance and innovation.
- Teach as needed to support the needs of the administrator’s home department.
What We're Looking For
- Earned doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the School (e.g. health sciences, medical sciences, health administration, rehabilitation sciences, psychology, or a related field).
- A strong record of teaching, research, and service appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
- Demonstrated experience with accreditation standards and processes.
- Administrative leadership experience (e.g. department chair, accreditation director, or comparable role).
- Experience with university-wide assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Nice to Have
- Experience with one or more of the accreditation/certification bodies represented by a program in the School (ARC-PA, CAPTE, CAHME, AUPHA, CAHIIM, APA).
- Strong record of leadership and management skills.
- Strong record of research activity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Team & Environment
This position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Health Professions. The faculty appointment will reside in an appropriate department within the School.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Meridian, Mississippi.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.
