Position Summary:
The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Dean of the School of Health Professions (SHP)
and is responsible for the overall development and operation of the educational programs
in the SHP, personnel, faculty and student management, and day-to-day affairs of the
community service missions of the school, as well as overseeing and evaluating the SHP
academic programs, including their annual reports and accreditations.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Dean:
- Provides academic leadership and oversight for undergraduate and graduate SHP
programs.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the school, including faculty workload,
course coverage, student enrollment, and all reporting and data management
duties
- Plans with the faculty and appropriate committees for student recruitment,
admission, progression, retention and advisement activities related to the
undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Assists the Dean in the recruitment and selection of faculty and staff
- Advises and counsels students; mediates problems between students and faculty
- Takes over responsibilities of the School in Dean’s absence
- Special projects as defined by the Dean (e.g., Dean’s Research Initiative)
Education Requirements:
- Earned doctorate in one of the allied health professions (e.g., social work,
psychology) or doctorate in a related field plus a master's degree in an allied health
profession
- Five to eight years related professional experience; demonstrated leadership and
management abilities, and operational skills, administrative and teaching
experience
- Working knowledge of allied health professions curricula and general accreditation
standards.
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:
- Excellent skills in leadership, operations, accountability, supervision, and written
and oral communication
- Prior teaching and administrative experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree
program
- Credentials at the rank of least Assistant Professor
- Experience in writing grant proposals and conducting research
- Licensed in New York State, if applicable
Working Conditions / Location:
- LIU Post Campus, Brookville: Kumble Hall
Materials & Equipment:
- Operate a computer, copy and fax machine, scanner & any other office equipment
About LIU Post
LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and
scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and
resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus
is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New
York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of
Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an
AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home
to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark
Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic
program.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in
employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence
of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals
without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity,
citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by
applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the
United States.
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liu-employment@liu.edu.