Job Summary

 

The Assistant Dean will be supporting our GSBS faculty and staff while working from the Graduate School Dean’s Office. This person will be an acting Representative of our Graduate School which may require some domestic travel. This position will function to support existing recruitment and retention initiatives and develop complementary efforts to enhance the climate for diversity, inclusion, and equity in the GSBS and basic science programs at UTSW

 

Experience and Education

 

Ph.D. degree, preferably in a biomedical science, although persons with other doctoral degrees and substantial relevant experience may also be competitive. Three (3) to Five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience required.

 

Job Duties/Essential Functions

 

1. Represent the Graduate School at regional and national conferences and at U.S. educational institutions with undergraduate and graduate students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in science to recruit applicants to GSBS PhD and postdoctoral fellowship programs and develop pipelines.
2. Support outreach to local middle and high schools to expose diverse students to biomedical research careers.
3. Support summer research programs that bring diverse high school students and undergraduates to UTSW laboratories.
4. Support graduate student and postdoctoral fellow organizations that promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.
5. Coordinate seminars by underrepresented scientists and other activities to enrich the campus climate for diversity and inclusion.
6. Domestic travel for recruitment purposes once COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions permit.
7. Work closely with GSBS faculty and staff, including the current Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, the Assistant Dean for Recruiting and Admissions, and the Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs.
8. Partner with the Graduate Career Development Office to promote the recruitment, retention, and professional development of trainees and prepare them for a breadth of science-related careers.
9. Collaborate with the UTSW Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, the UTSW Office of Faculty Diversity and Development, and the UTSW Office of Equity and Access to coordinate efforts to enrich the climate for diversity and inclusion, particularly with regard to basic science research.
10. Work with graduate program directors, the admissions committee chair, program administrators, and other graduate school faculty.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Experience developing and managing diversity initiatives and outreach programs

Comfort/confidence in interacting with students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty

Independent self-starter who works well with others

Strong organizational skills and ability

Strong communication skills, both spoken and written, and proven abilities to cultivate professional relations

Demonstrated passion for supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity in science and education

The following is the acronym, “PACT“, and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.

A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.

C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.

T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department’s success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in office area, as well as in the field for recruiting and outreach duties. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

 

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) Assistant Dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Affairs will serve to enhance access, representation, and the educational experience of underrepresented trainees, develop and implement institutional initiatives to expand the pool of qualified applicants to the graduate and postdoctoral programs, and play a crucial role in supporting UTSW’s overarching plan to diversify the campus community as a whole. This position will function to support existing recruitment and retention initiatives and develop complementary efforts to enhance the climate for diversity, inclusion, and equity in the GSBS and basic science at UTSW. In addition, a major goal of the expanded diversity and inclusion efforts of the GSBS is to increase faculty diversity by growing the pipeline as well as mentoring trainees for academic careers.

 

Security

 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

 

Salary

 

Salary Negotiable

 

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

 

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