Overview

The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as the Director of Academic and Student Affairs. The Director will oversee the school’s accreditation and compliance activities and student success and support the work of the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. This is a full-time, 12-month position with an anticipated start date of Fall 2025/Spring 2026. This position presents an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant academic community committed to advancing public health education, research, and community engagement.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Work directly with the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs to monitor and fulfil accreditation requirements for the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
  • Oversee the implementation of institutional surveys for CEPH and ASPPH reporting and programmatic effectiveness.
  • Track strategic framework outcomes and create centralized data repository for tracking SPH outcomes across its multiple dimensions.
  • Coordinate academic offerings to improve student retention and graduation outcomes and enhance cross-pollination and interprofessional learning
  • Utilize analytics and evidence-based practices to develop and execute quality improvement activities for learner success, teaching, engagement, and academic quality.
  • Record curricular and programmatic changes and manage approval processes within the school.
  • Assist with updating student handbooks and other academic support materials.
  • Manage student experiences, outreach, service-learning programs and relevant initiatives to enhance student outcomes
  • Develop a student-centric platform and enhance student access to resources and services
  • Provide leadership to student organizations and resources for their success
  • Monitor and manage academic scholarships and graduate assistantships

Position Qualifications: Candidates for this position must hold a graduate degree in public health or a related field. Doctoral degree is preferred. Candidates should have: (1) experience with academic accreditation, monitoring, and compliance; (2) excellent organizational skills; (3) a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the program; (4) good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders; (5) strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire faculty, staff, and students; and (6) capacity to collaborate with the SPH Dean and the leadership team.

This position will be based in Memphis, TN, with an anticipated start date in Fall 2025/Spring 2026.

Application: To submit your application (cover letter, CV, and list of three references) for this position, please go to https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/45525. Formal screening for this position will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Xinhua Yu at xyu2@memphis.edu.

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About The University of Memphis

The SPH at the UofM is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school’s mission is to advance the health and well-being of all populations while engaging Communities, being an Anchor institute offering innovative academic programs, driving Research-based solutions, supporting Entrepreneurship and innovation, and remaining Student-centric (CARES). The SPH at the UofM was awarded the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2024 by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

The CEPH accredited School of Public Health (https://www.memphis.edu/sph/contact/index.php) offers Master of Public Health degrees with concentrations in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Urban Health, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, as well as a Master of Science degree in Biostatistics and Master of Health Administration (MHA). The SPH also offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and PhD programs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and in Social and Behavioral Sciences. In addition to these programs, we also offer Graduate Certificates in Population Health, Health Systems Leadership, Population Health Informatics, and Health Analytics, as well as an undergraduate Minor in Population Health Informatics.

The University of Memphis is a comprehensive urban university classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive public institution (http://www.memphis.edu/). The University has 12 colleges and schools, enrolling approximately 22,000 students, including 4,300 in graduate programs. Opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research exist with various University research centers, including the FedEx Institute of Technology, the W. Harry Feinstone Center for Genomic Research, the Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics, the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, and the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy. Collaborative agreements also allow for cross-institutional work with the Shelby County Health Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, along with partnerships with Baptist Memorial Healthcare System, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare System, West Cancer Center, and other community health organizations.