Job SummaryThe Department Chair position is a 12-month faculty-ranked position with administrative responsibilities. 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 in scholarship, 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 - Coordinate program-level assessment initiatives
Essential Function 5 - Recommend to the Dean and coordinate personnel actions (i.e., academic leave, promotion, appointment renewals)
Essential Function 6 - Manage student issues (ie 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.
USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Other InformationDue to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.
