Kansas Action for Children, Inc
Department Chair, Public Health Sciences
Kansas Action for Children, Inc, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232
at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, United StatesJob Description
Department:
Public Health SciencesHire Type:
Full TimePay:
Commensurate with education and experienceWork Schedule:
M-F 8-5, occasional weekends/evenings for college/university eventsExport Compliance Requirement:
No export control requirement.Job StoryWichita State University (WSU) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) within the School of Health Sciences in the College of Health Professions (CHP). This role is pivotal for a professional with a commitment to excellence in education, research, and community engagement and a desire to advocate for and advance the work of the programs.Job SummaryThe Chair will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the department, reporting directly to the College Dean. Responsibilities include leadership and administration; program development; academic program oversight; faculty management; research and scholarship oversight; student engagement, recruitment and retention; community engagement and service. This leadership role involves building relationships within the university and with external stakeholders, including health professionals, agencies, and associations at local, state, and national levels.Essential FunctionsMeet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.Job DutiesThe Department of Public Health Sciences seeks an innovative chair prepared to lead the transition to a new biomedical campus, with a focus on interprofessional education and research. The chair should have health administration experience in any of the following fields: public health, health administration, aging, or health sciences, with a proven track record of extramural funding and ability to support faculty development and scholarship. Candidates should be committed to ongoing accreditation efforts and interprofessional education activities.Primary Responsibilities:Leadership and Administration:• Provide visionary leadership, with an emphasis program growth.• Oversee and manage departmental operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, strategic planning, personnel, admissions, and course scheduling.• Foster a collaborative departmental culture.• Lead collaborative research and build relationships to support applied learning opportunity placements.Academic Program Oversight:• Lead the department in strategic planning, program development, and accreditation efforts.• Assure curriculum aligns with professional, state and university accreditation requirements; ultimately meeting industry needs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Oversee the evaluation, improvement, and reporting processes necessary to maintain accreditations and realize/fulfill program missions and shared visions of the college and university.• Documentation of state assessment outcomes, annual reporting of program successes, and other documents that must be produced annually or on a continuous cycle.• Develop graduate Executive-in-Residence (EIR) programs.• Support development of continuing education for practicing professionals.Faculty Management:• Focus on recruiting and mentoring faculty members while cultivating an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement with the community.• Encourage faculty to pursue professional development opportunities, including active involvement in research and educational projects.• Create a positive and supportive workplace that promotes innovation, professional growth, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Research and Scholarship:• Strengthen research capacity through the support of faculty and students.• Promote and support research and interprofessional collaboration.• Facilitate collaborations between academics, stakeholders, and industry.Student Engagement:• Enhance student recruitment by promoting accreditation and applied learning experiences.• Enhance student success through innovative educational practices.• Foster student-centered education that integrates technology and novel methods to engage students to address health system challenges.• Collaborate with community and technical colleges to enhance student recruitment efforts.• Support University efforts to achieve Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) status.University and Community Engagement and Service:• Participate and advocate for PHS in faculty governance and oversight through committee membership at the Department, College, and University levels.• Serve as a key member of the College’s Leadership Team and Executive Council, contributing to the college’s strategic objectives and advocating for PHS.• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, industry stakeholders, and government agencies.• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships within and outside the university.• Represent PHS in relevant professional organizations and at conferences.• Facilitate community outreach to maximize department strengths and community impact that leverage the reciprocal nature of community engagement to enrich the academic mission and the community.• Assist with relationship building, stewardship and major gifts from private entities.Required Education and Experience:• PhD and/or MD from an accredited institution in a discipline in or closely related to Public Health Sciences• Academic rank of an Associate or Full Professor with a proven record in research, teaching, service, and leadership• Proven leadership skills in academic administration, including managing staff and budgets.• Ability to effectively lead a diverse team of faculty committed to excellence and continuous improvement.• A strong track record in research, including publications and securing external funding.• Experience with interdisciplinary education and familiarity with accreditation processes.
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Department:
Public Health SciencesHire Type:
Full TimePay:
Commensurate with education and experienceWork Schedule:
M-F 8-5, occasional weekends/evenings for college/university eventsExport Compliance Requirement:
No export control requirement.Job StoryWichita State University (WSU) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) within the School of Health Sciences in the College of Health Professions (CHP). This role is pivotal for a professional with a commitment to excellence in education, research, and community engagement and a desire to advocate for and advance the work of the programs.Job SummaryThe Chair will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the department, reporting directly to the College Dean. Responsibilities include leadership and administration; program development; academic program oversight; faculty management; research and scholarship oversight; student engagement, recruitment and retention; community engagement and service. This leadership role involves building relationships within the university and with external stakeholders, including health professionals, agencies, and associations at local, state, and national levels.Essential FunctionsMeet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.Job DutiesThe Department of Public Health Sciences seeks an innovative chair prepared to lead the transition to a new biomedical campus, with a focus on interprofessional education and research. The chair should have health administration experience in any of the following fields: public health, health administration, aging, or health sciences, with a proven track record of extramural funding and ability to support faculty development and scholarship. Candidates should be committed to ongoing accreditation efforts and interprofessional education activities.Primary Responsibilities:Leadership and Administration:• Provide visionary leadership, with an emphasis program growth.• Oversee and manage departmental operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, strategic planning, personnel, admissions, and course scheduling.• Foster a collaborative departmental culture.• Lead collaborative research and build relationships to support applied learning opportunity placements.Academic Program Oversight:• Lead the department in strategic planning, program development, and accreditation efforts.• Assure curriculum aligns with professional, state and university accreditation requirements; ultimately meeting industry needs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Oversee the evaluation, improvement, and reporting processes necessary to maintain accreditations and realize/fulfill program missions and shared visions of the college and university.• Documentation of state assessment outcomes, annual reporting of program successes, and other documents that must be produced annually or on a continuous cycle.• Develop graduate Executive-in-Residence (EIR) programs.• Support development of continuing education for practicing professionals.Faculty Management:• Focus on recruiting and mentoring faculty members while cultivating an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement with the community.• Encourage faculty to pursue professional development opportunities, including active involvement in research and educational projects.• Create a positive and supportive workplace that promotes innovation, professional growth, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Research and Scholarship:• Strengthen research capacity through the support of faculty and students.• Promote and support research and interprofessional collaboration.• Facilitate collaborations between academics, stakeholders, and industry.Student Engagement:• Enhance student recruitment by promoting accreditation and applied learning experiences.• Enhance student success through innovative educational practices.• Foster student-centered education that integrates technology and novel methods to engage students to address health system challenges.• Collaborate with community and technical colleges to enhance student recruitment efforts.• Support University efforts to achieve Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) status.University and Community Engagement and Service:• Participate and advocate for PHS in faculty governance and oversight through committee membership at the Department, College, and University levels.• Serve as a key member of the College’s Leadership Team and Executive Council, contributing to the college’s strategic objectives and advocating for PHS.• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, industry stakeholders, and government agencies.• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships within and outside the university.• Represent PHS in relevant professional organizations and at conferences.• Facilitate community outreach to maximize department strengths and community impact that leverage the reciprocal nature of community engagement to enrich the academic mission and the community.• Assist with relationship building, stewardship and major gifts from private entities.Required Education and Experience:• PhD and/or MD from an accredited institution in a discipline in or closely related to Public Health Sciences• Academic rank of an Associate or Full Professor with a proven record in research, teaching, service, and leadership• Proven leadership skills in academic administration, including managing staff and budgets.• Ability to effectively lead a diverse team of faculty committed to excellence and continuous improvement.• A strong track record in research, including publications and securing external funding.• Experience with interdisciplinary education and familiarity with accreditation processes.
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