Health Sciences: Department Chair/Professor - Fall 2026

Job Details

Job Title: Health Sciences: Department Chair/Professor - Fall 2026
Location: Georgia Gwinnett College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 291866

About Us

Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.

As a member of our faculty or staff, you will become part of a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals. Together, we work towards a common goal of empowering our students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We take pride in our student body, which represents a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Whether you are involved in teaching or providing essential services, your contribution will make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.

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Join GGC and become part of a dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives and celebrating the achievements of our students. Together, let's make a positive impact and empower the next generation of leaders.

Job Summary

The Department Chair position is a faculty-ranked position with administrative responsibilities and is a 12-month position. The department chair works in collaboration with the Dean to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the health sciences program. As a member of the health sciences faculty, the department chair also contributes to the work of the department through teaching (half-time), remaining active as a scholar, and through student engagement and service.

The department chair must have the capability to effectively manage course scheduling, budgets, personnel and facilities, lead curriculum development, cultivate and maintain external partnerships, and carry out other department leadership functions.

Candidates must be able to embrace and work with GGC's global student population. This position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

Essential Function 1: Assign faculty teaching duties and complete schedule of classes, practicum rotations, and labs in collaboration with faculty and staff

Essential Function 2: Complete annual evaluations of faculty and staff direct reports

Essential Function 3: Coordinate and supervise faculty searches (both FT and PT)

Essential Function 4: Coordination of program-level assessment initiatives

Essential Function 5: Recommend and coordinate personnel actions (i.e. academic leave, promotion, merit raises, appointment reset, appointment renewal) to the Dean

Essential Function 6: Manage student issues, grade appeals, complaints, petitions, and faculty issues in accordance with SHS faculty and student handbooks and GGC Administrative Policy Manual

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in public health, health sciences or related field
• Relevant academic administrative experience; preference will be given to candidates with at least three years of academic leadership experience at the program level or higher.
• A record of effective teaching, service, student engagement, and scholarly activity within the candidate's area of specialization.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; including a well-developed sense of fairness and integrity.
• Record of excellence in teaching, service, student engagement and scholarship/creative activities
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be collegial with faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in higher education
• Proficiency with D2L Learning Management System, Banner INB, & Microsoft Office Software
• Background in any of the following areas: Public Health, Health Administration, Health Promotion.