Dr. Art Walaszek has been named the next associate dean for faculty affairs and development at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
In this role, he will lead the office charged with developing and implementing programs aimed at advancing the success of the school’s faculty.
Walaszek joined the Department of Psychiatry at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health in 2002 and has held numerous roles related to faculty development. Since 2015, he has served as the vice chair for education and faculty development in the Department of Psychiatry. In this position he led the advancement of faculty educational activities, mentorship and oversight procedures, faculty review and promotion processes, and more. As associate dean, Walaszek will focus on developing, implementing and assessing faculty development programs, as well as managing faculty promotions and awards and other aspects of faculty affairs.
“My vision is that all faculty in the school have the support and resources they need to thrive professionally and to fulfill our school’s missions,” Walaszek said. “I am thrilled for the opportunity to work collaboratively with our incredible faculty to promote their successful development.”
The school’s Office of Faculty Affairs and Development, which Walaszek will lead, provides resources to the school’s approximately 2,000 faculty members to support their academic and professional development. The office hosts workshops aimed at enhancing faculty engagement, satisfaction, retention and mission-aligned growth. It also develops online learning content on a variety of topics, including education, clinical skills and leadership.
“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Art Walaszek as the new leader of our Office of Faculty Affairs and Development,” said Dr. Robert N. Golden, dean of the school. “Our faculty serve as the foundation for all our missions, and supporting their ongoing professional growth and development is the cornerstone for achieving our vision. His dedication and commitment to faculty development, mentorship and education will ultimately benefit our students, staff and the patients and populations we serve.”
Walaszek provides care to older adults with psychiatric illnesses, such as mood disorders and dementia. As a member of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute, he leads public health research on the care of people living with dementia.
Walaszek earned his undergraduate degree in creative writing at Northwestern University and attended medical school at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Washington and a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital before joining the school’s faculty. He also holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine. Walaszek has earned multiple recognitions for his teaching and mentoring, including the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Parker Palmer Courage to Teach Award and induction into Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Walaszek will assume the role in December.
