Tenure-Track Faculty in Health Sciences and Program Director (Open Rank)
About The Position
North Central College's Department of Health Sciences is seeking a full-time, 9.5-month tenure-track faculty member in Health Science, starting Fall 2027. This role also includes a leadership appointment as Program Director for the undergraduate Health Science program, which is one of the College's largest and fastest-growing programs with over 200 majors. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership to foster the program's growth, quality, and innovation, while contributing to teaching, scholarship, and service excellence. As Program Director, the candidate will oversee the undergraduate program, collaborating with the department chair, college leadership, and external partners.
Requirements
- A doctoral degree (earned by the time of appointment) in Health Science or a closely related discipline.
- Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- A developing or established record of scholarship appropriate for a tenure-track appointment.
- A commitment to student mentorship.
Nice To Haves
- Administrative or program leadership experience.
- Curriculum development experience.
- Assessment experience.
- Experience building partnerships with healthcare organizations or graduate programs.
- Experience working collaboratively across disciplines.
- Experience contributing to innovative academic initiatives.
- Experience working with diverse student populations and communities.
Responsibilities
- Providing leadership for the undergraduate Health Science program.
- Leading curriculum development, review, and continuous program improvement.
- Coordinating program assessment as applicable.
- Advising and mentoring current and prospective Health Science students.
- Managing program planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Developing the course schedule in collaboration with department chair and faculty.
- Planning and facilitating program events that foster student engagement, professional development, and community within the major.
- Building and maintaining relationships with healthcare organizations, community partners, and industry professionals to expand experiential learning opportunities.
- Collaborating with graduate programs to develop and strengthen accelerated pathways and graduate education opportunities for Health Science students.
- Supporting student recruitment, retention, and overall program visibility.
- Maintaining an active program of scholarship.
- Mentoring undergraduate students.
- Contributing to the intellectual life of the College through departmental, school, and institutional service.
Benefits
- Tenure-track faculty position
- Leadership appointment as Program Director
- 20-credit annual teaching load with reassigned time for Program Director duties
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing academic program
- Access to new facilities (Science Center, Health Sciences and Engineering building)
- Proximity to Chicago and ranked desirable living area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
