"Director of the School of Health & Human Performance"

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Director of the School of Health & Human Performance
Job ID: 294734
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances. Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu. Job Summary Working collaboratively with the faculty in the department, the director is responsible for providing administrative leadership for the department and for implementing the department's and school's/college's goals, giving special attention to the objectives for the academic programs of the school. The director provides leadership for the school and works collaboratively with the faculty in the department, participates in the development of school/college and university policies. Responsibilities Faculty Chair - 60 Implementation of a Department mission including short and long term plans based on The University's Vision Statement and Goals and the missions of the School/College. Responsibility for the recruitment, orientation and advisement of students, staff and faculty in collaboration with the faculty, including an assessment and recommendation of faculty candidates. Administration of faculty and staff development programs, and recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion. Administrative responsibility in staffing classes along with the scheduling and collaborating with department faculty in planning the schedule. Supervision - 20 Supervision of all employees in the Department including administration of performance evaluations. Participation in a program review for evaluation of existing degree, accreditation, certification, and other academic programs and to include development of new programs and implementation of improved programs to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research. Management of School/College facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classroom and laboratories, where applicable. Support of graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain admission to graduate or professional schools. Administration - 20 Administration of the departmental budget and collaborating with the department faculty in the planning of the budget. Service as the Department's representative and liaison with other University offices and departments. Service on elected and appointed committees and acceptance of other duties as assigned by the Dean. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements A Doctoral Degree in an appropriate field related to school offerings and programs. Other Required Qualifications Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. A record of effective teaching and scholarly activity within the candidate's area of specialization, and a commitment to fostering academic excellence. Must meet SCACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials). Must be eligible for tenure and the rank of full professor upon appointment. Required Experience Relevant academic administrative experience and demonstration of increased roles and responsibilities in a school or department of Health Sciences or Health and Human Performance. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications PhD in a relevant field or other terminal degree related to programs offered in the school. Preferred Experience At least three years of academic leadership experience at the level of chair or higher; experience and facility with curriculum development; integrating high impact, engaged pedagogies into the curriculum; strategic planning; and student learning outcomes assessment. Proposed Salary Minimum salary: $115,000.00. Relocation: Negotiable. Required Documents to Attach List of References