Department Head Cardiopulmonary Science

Department Head Cardiopulmonary Science

Company:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Job Location:

Category:
Other Health Sciences Faculty

Type:
Full-Time

The Department of Cardiopulmonary Science at LSU Health–New Orleans seeks to graduate a knowledgeable, compassionate, and critically thinking group of students who will become tomorrow's leaders in health care. We use a combination of time-honored and innovative teaching methods (including advanced simulation) in a challenging curriculum that promotes understanding rather than rote memorization. Our use of a variety of clinical sites ensures that graduates will be comfortable with potential employers of respiratory therapists and cardiovascular sonographers.

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The incumbent, ideally a visionary leader, will be responsible for the overall administration of the Department of Cardiopulmonary Science, guiding the department toward achievement of its mission and vision. The department grants a baccalaureate degree in Cardiopulmonary Science, with graduates specializing in either respiratory therapy or cardiovascular sonography. The incumbent will be responsible for the internal coordination of the program with all departments within the School of Allied Health Professions, and act as the primary representative of the program external to the LSU Health Sciences Center. The incumbent will interact with key administrators of the linkage campuses to carry out the operational needs of the program in cooperation with the advisory boards and supervise the expenditure of all funds for the department. Additionally, the department head will have the primary responsibility for maintenance of accreditation, selection and management of personnel, and leadership of continuous programmatic and faculty professional development. The incumbent will also serve as a department liaison to the students entering the program as well as leading and communicating any changes to admission requirements and the curriculum. The department head will not serve as a program director for either clinical track, as those positions are currently filled.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Doctorate

Required Field of Study: Allied health-related profession

Certifications or Licenses Required: Certification and/or license in a health-related profession

Number of years required to perform the job: 5

Type of experience required to perform the job: 5 years as a core faculty member in an accredited academic program.

Substitution: Less than 5 years - administrative experience in a higher education academic program specific to respiratory therapy or cardiovascular sonography.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

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