Health Science Program Director

Job title: Health Science Program Director

About the Role The Allied Health Department of the School of Nursing & Allied Health – Health Sciences Program at Tuskegee University seeks a full-time faculty member to serve as Health Sciences Program Director. The role leads curriculum revisions and accreditation efforts for a focused minor, and provides program administration, teaching, and guidance to prepare students for successful completion of the program.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage all matters related to the Health Sciences program.
• Develop curriculum of clinical year courses.
• Develop program policies related to clinical year.
• Identify and develop collaborative relationships with clinical facilities for internships.
• Conduct regular program meetings; establish program committees as needed; and represent program interests to middle and upper administration.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to program faculty.
• Foster a collegial and positive program environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Give periodic feedback and coaching to faculty/adjuncts as needed.
• Supervise student recruitment, admissions, and retention policies and activities.
• Direct and oversee all matters related to advising and counseling students.
• Actively participate in the college/school, and/or department administrative/management council.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Teach within areas of expertise.

What We're Looking For

• Doctoral degree and at least 3 years of experience in Health Science related higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of education methods, administration as well as current programmatic accreditation procedures.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience recruiting and retaining undergraduate students, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented.

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting and retaining undergraduate students, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented.