Director of the School of Health & Human Performance

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