Department Head of Allied and Population Health​/Clinical Professor

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Posting Details

South Dakota State University

Department Head of Allied and Population Health/Clinical Professor

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SDSU-Allied & Population Health

Brookings

The College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Department of Allied and Population Health at South Dakota State University isseeking applicants for a Department Head. This position is responsible for academic leadership and administrative management of the department in support of the mission and goals of the Department, College and University. This person is a member of the College’s Executive Team, reporting to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, and will have an academicappointment within the Department.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, term,benefits-eligible position.

This position is eligible to current, full-time, permanentemployees within the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.

The Department of Allied and Population Health consists of medical laboratory science ( MLS ), respiratory care, and public health programs. Offering a variety of certificate, undergraduate, andgraduate degrees. The department offers both in-person and onlinedegree options, which provide flexible opportunities for workingprofessionals to earn degrees at their own pace. Several of theprograms are designed to offer students or working professionals the opportunity to cross-train or layer their education through multiple degrees.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• (45%) Administrative leadership to the Department.
• (40%) Instruction to support the academic programs of the College.
• (10%) Research and scholarship contributions related toresearch within the
• department and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.
• (5%) Service contributions to the College, University, and professional
• discipline.

• Assist in the creation and implementation of a vision for the Department.
• Oversee the Department’s clinical partnerships.
• Design programs targeted to improve student retention.
• Supervise and mentor the faculty and staff within the Department.
• Assess the outcomes of newly implemented initiatives in the Department.
• Respond on an ad hoc basis to student concerns and questions.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans,compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offera generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours ofannual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, andeleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal andstate-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition forstate-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’sguidelines.

• Terminal degree in discipline, including PhD or Pharm.
  
  D.., bydate of application.
• Must be a current permanent employee of South Dakota State University, within the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
• A record of academic and scholarly achievements commensurate with the academic rank of professor per department standards and
  BORpolicy requirements .
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Organizational and time management skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work as a contributing team member;
• Experience using technology in managing and/or deliveringeducational programs;
• Ability or potential to plan, develop, implement, and evaluateeducational materials and direct effective programs.
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 daysof hire, and willingness to travel.

• Ability to assess outcomes of initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic initiativesaimed at fulfilling the mission of a department and/orcollege.
• Previous leadership and management experience
• Ability to mentor students, faculty, and staff members.
• A track-record of collaborating…