COMPLETE UNIV - Dean - College of Graduate Studies - BIOENGINEERING BUILDING

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks an innovative, experienced, academic leader to serve as Dean for the College of Graduate Studies (the Dean). This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the College of Graduate Studies (CGS) at one of the nation’s premier freestanding public academic health sciences centers. MUSC is widely recognized as a leader in basic and translational research, academic medicine, and graduate education. MUSC offers top-tier educational and training programs for physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. This encompasses both graduate and undergraduate medical studies, as well as research projects that span basic, clinical, and translational fields.
The Dean will lead and serve as an advocate for graduate and post-doctoral education and is responsible for providing strategic direction and implementation of educational programs and operations, including evaluation of and development of existing and new graduate programs, ensuring exceptional quality of the educational curriculum and student experience.
The Dean will have the leadership qualities, communication skills, and experience needed to advance and effectively advocate for graduate and postdoctoral education at MUSC. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional relationship and team-building skills and have a record of advancing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000947 CGS DO Administration

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks an innovative, experienced, academic leader to serve as Dean for the College of Graduate Studies (the Dean). This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the College of Graduate Studies (CGS) at one of the nation’s premier freestanding public academic health sciences centers. MUSC is widely recognized as a leader in basic and translational research, academic medicine, and graduate education. MUSC offers top-tier educational and training programs for physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. This encompasses both graduate and undergraduate medical studies, as well as research projects that span basic, clinical, and translational fields.

The Dean will lead and serve as an advocate for graduate and post-doctoral education and is responsible for providing strategic direction and implementation of educational programs and operations, including evaluation of and development of existing and new graduate programs, ensuring exceptional quality of the educational curriculum and student experience.

The Dean will have the leadership qualities, communication skills, and experience needed to advance and effectively advocate for graduate and postdoctoral education at MUSC. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional relationship and team-building skills and have a record of advancing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

▪      Develop and execute a strategic vision for CGS, aligning with the institution’s mission, vision, values, and goals.

▪      Collaborate with other academic and administrative departments and divisions to ensure the integration of graduate and post-graduate programs into the overall educational framework.

Program Development & Management

▪      Lead the development, review, and modification of graduate programs, ensuring their alignment with industry trends and academic standards.

▪      Oversee curriculum development, including the creation and modification of courses, interdisciplinary programs, and professional development opportunities for graduate students and postgraduate trainees.

▪      Creation of innovative and appealing new academic programs.

Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment & Retention

▪      Develop innovative strategies and tactics to expand the national applicant pool of graduate students, particularly in the strategic research areas of Cancer, Cardiovascular, Digestive Disease and Disorders, Neuroscience, and Precision Medicine, and ensure the enrollment of top candidates.

▪      Develop new strategies to improve the recruitment and retention of postdoctoral fellows, including improvement of the overall training experience.

Faculty Oversight

▪      Assist in the recruitment and mentorship of faculty members who have expertise in various disciplines to ensure high-quality teaching, research supervision, and mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

▪      Appoint faculty in key educational roles for CGS graduate programs, such as core course director.

▪      Provide guidance and support for faculty in enhancing their teaching methods and promoting innovative research.

Student Support & Experience

▪      Develop and implement strategies to enhance the overall graduate student experience, from admissions to graduation, including academic advising, research guidance and career development support.

▪      Address student concerns and promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

▪      Be an ambassador and advocate for graduate studies, one who communicates the scholarship, leadership, and research expertise of our faculty, to students and University leadership.

Research & Innovation

▪      Foster a culture of research, innovation and scholarly excellence among graduate students and faculty members.

▪      Support the dissemination of research findings through publications, conferences, and other platforms.

▪      Develop and enhance new initiatives for students and fellows that will enable their academic growth.

Academic Policies & Compliance

▪      Maintain and expand the educational curriculum for the CGS doctoral program to meet the needs of the modern Ph.D. student.

▪      Stay informed about changes in higher education policies and implement necessary adjustments to maintain compliance.

Collaboration & Communication

▪      Collaborate with other academic deans, department heads and administrative leaders to promote interdisciplinary initiatives and facilitate efficient administrative and educational processes.

▪      Communicate the goals, achievements, and challenges of the College to various stakeholders, including faculty, students and the institutional leadership.

Resource Management

▪      Manage the College’s budget, allocate resources effectively and seek additional funding sources to support academic programs and research endeavors.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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