Missouri State University
School Director, School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
Missouri State University, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
School Director, School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
The McQueary College of Health and Human Services invites applications for the position of School Director for the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences. The Director is a key member of the leadership team in the College. First date of consideration is 11/11/2024 and position will remain open until filled.Position InformationPosition Title:
School Director, School of Mental Health and Behavioral SciencesWork Location:
Springfield CampusDepartment:
McQueary College of Health & Human Services AdministrationPay Grade:
UnclassifiedPosition Availability:
No, Position is available to all applicants.Faculty Appointment Type:
Tenure GrantedTerm:
12 monthBegin Date of Appointment:
07/01/2025Exempt/Non-Exempt:
ExemptGeneral Function:
The School Director is responsible for administering an academic school within a college which may include and is not limited to, overall strategic thinking and growth for the school and its programs, offerings, and operations, faculty recruitment and development, faculty evaluation, program development, program review, curriculum development, student advisement, budgeting and budget control, class schedule planning, and general supervision of the teaching, research, and service and related scholarly activities of the school.Description of Primary Duties:Manage and lead the School; facilitate School operations, initiatives, and community outreach, fundraising, and marketing;Collaborate with Program Directors to engage in strategic planning; facilitate interprofessional collaboration; support accreditation processes and program evaluation; advocate for equitable distribution of resources; oversee budgets;Serve as a liaison and advocate for the School with the Dean, Provost, and other University Departments, as well as external constituents;Cultivate a cohesive culture in the School, characterized by collaboration, cohesion, and engagement and regularly scheduled meetings with faculty and staff;Recruit, supervise, and mentor faculty and staff;Support student recruitment, persistence, and evaluation efforts.Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of school director are prescribed by the College Dean in concert with guidance from the Provost. These include: possession of a terminal degree; at least three years of successful teaching, research and service experience; evidence of leadership experience; and a demonstrated commitment to Missouri State University’s inclusive excellence principles.Additional Qualifications:Terminal degree in a discipline within the School of Mental Health and Behavioral SciencesCredentials for appointment to Associate or Full Professor level, which includes a strong record of teaching, service, and scholarshipInvolvement with academic strategic planning, curricula planning, student recruitment and persistence, and program assessmentDocumented success with recruitment, mentoring, development, and evaluation of othersExperience with budget and resource managementExperience obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation for academic programsDemonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to lead a team toward goal achievementExperience working with multiple constituencies and the experience or potential to build effective interprofessional collaborations within the College, as well as with the University and communityAbility to lead through democratic team building and promote cohesiveness and a culture that values diverse views and perspectivesDemonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for creating an inclusive environment with faculty, staff, and studentsLink to Job Description:
Job Description LinkOpen Date:
10/03/2024Close Date:
Posting is considered open until filled.EO/AA and Diversity Statement:Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Required Documents:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeStatement of Vision of LeadershipIf you have questions:Office of Human Resources:(t) 417-836-5102Monday - Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.If you have student employment questions:Student Employment Services:(t) 417-836-5627Monday - Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The McQueary College of Health and Human Services invites applications for the position of School Director for the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences. The Director is a key member of the leadership team in the College. First date of consideration is 11/11/2024 and position will remain open until filled.Position InformationPosition Title:
School Director, School of Mental Health and Behavioral SciencesWork Location:
Springfield CampusDepartment:
McQueary College of Health & Human Services AdministrationPay Grade:
UnclassifiedPosition Availability:
No, Position is available to all applicants.Faculty Appointment Type:
Tenure GrantedTerm:
12 monthBegin Date of Appointment:
07/01/2025Exempt/Non-Exempt:
ExemptGeneral Function:
The School Director is responsible for administering an academic school within a college which may include and is not limited to, overall strategic thinking and growth for the school and its programs, offerings, and operations, faculty recruitment and development, faculty evaluation, program development, program review, curriculum development, student advisement, budgeting and budget control, class schedule planning, and general supervision of the teaching, research, and service and related scholarly activities of the school.Description of Primary Duties:Manage and lead the School; facilitate School operations, initiatives, and community outreach, fundraising, and marketing;Collaborate with Program Directors to engage in strategic planning; facilitate interprofessional collaboration; support accreditation processes and program evaluation; advocate for equitable distribution of resources; oversee budgets;Serve as a liaison and advocate for the School with the Dean, Provost, and other University Departments, as well as external constituents;Cultivate a cohesive culture in the School, characterized by collaboration, cohesion, and engagement and regularly scheduled meetings with faculty and staff;Recruit, supervise, and mentor faculty and staff;Support student recruitment, persistence, and evaluation efforts.Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of school director are prescribed by the College Dean in concert with guidance from the Provost. These include: possession of a terminal degree; at least three years of successful teaching, research and service experience; evidence of leadership experience; and a demonstrated commitment to Missouri State University’s inclusive excellence principles.Additional Qualifications:Terminal degree in a discipline within the School of Mental Health and Behavioral SciencesCredentials for appointment to Associate or Full Professor level, which includes a strong record of teaching, service, and scholarshipInvolvement with academic strategic planning, curricula planning, student recruitment and persistence, and program assessmentDocumented success with recruitment, mentoring, development, and evaluation of othersExperience with budget and resource managementExperience obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation for academic programsDemonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to lead a team toward goal achievementExperience working with multiple constituencies and the experience or potential to build effective interprofessional collaborations within the College, as well as with the University and communityAbility to lead through democratic team building and promote cohesiveness and a culture that values diverse views and perspectivesDemonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for creating an inclusive environment with faculty, staff, and studentsLink to Job Description:
Job Description LinkOpen Date:
10/03/2024Close Date:
Posting is considered open until filled.EO/AA and Diversity Statement:Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Required Documents:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeStatement of Vision of LeadershipIf you have questions:Office of Human Resources:(t) 417-836-5102Monday - Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.If you have student employment questions:Student Employment Services:(t) 417-836-5627Monday - Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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