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Meredith College is establishing a Division of Allied Health to help grow programs, ensure the participation of all health-related programs, and create a stronger framework for collaboration and impact among health-related programs. The goal is for the division to be a dynamic academic unit dedicated to preparing professionals to work in the health science associated fields and include interdisciplinary learning for preparation for integrated health care.

The Allied Health Division will include current health sciences programs at Meredith, including undergraduate programs in health, exercise, and sport sciences, food and nutrition, nursing, public health, and graduate programs in nutrition and dietetics. The new division chair will work with faculty to develop new programs as determined by market analyses by engaging stakeholders in shaping the division's direction, including faculty, students, alumni, community partners, and college leadership. The chair is expected to strengthen external partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations, enhancing the division's visibility and impact within the college and broader community. The chair is also responsible for advancing curricular innovation and student success initiatives, ensuring academic programs are responsive to evolving professional and societal needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership and Program Development
- Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of undergraduate and graduate programs in allied health disciplines and nursing.
- Lead curriculum development processes aligned with professional standards, state regulatory requirements, and accreditation expectations.
- Guide programs through program approval, accreditation, and regulatory compliance processes with relevant accrediting bodies and state agencies.
- Establish strategic priorities and long-term planning for the growth of allied health and nursing programs.
- Ensure academic quality, assessment of learning outcomes, and continuous program improvement.

Faculty Leadership
- Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff within the division.
- Provide leadership in faculty development, promotion and tenure processes, and scholarly and professional engagement.
- Foster a collaborative academic culture that supports teaching excellence and student-centered learning.

Department Operations
- Oversee divisional operations and ensure alignment with institutional policies and goals. Manage course schedules that serve program and student needs.
- Manage course registrations and instructor assignments.
- Review and revise department information published in the college catalog.
- Manage the maintenance of division print and electronic records, including websites.

Budget and Administrative Oversight
- Develop and manage the budgets, including personnel, operating expenses, and program resources.
- Distribute resources strategically to support program development, laboratory facilities, simulation environments, and instructional needs.
- Ensure responsible fiscal management.

Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement
- Establish and maintain partnerships with healthcare systems, hospitals, clinics, community organizations, and workforce partners to support clinical placements, internships, and collaborative initiatives.
- Represent allied health with professional organizations, accrediting bodies, and regional healthcare leaders.
- Support fundraising, grant development, and external resource development through Institutional Advancement.

Student Success and Workforce Development
- Promote student-centered programs that support academic success, licensure preparation, and career readiness.
- Support initiatives that increase access to healthcare careers and strengthen the regional healthcare workforce.
- Encourage experiential learning opportunities including simulations, clinical placements, and community-based learning.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in nursing, health sciences, public health, healthcare administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.
- Demonstrated and progressive experience in academic leadership, such as department chair, program director, or equivalent role.
- Experience with program development, accreditation processes, and regulatory compliance in nursing or allied health education.
- Experience managing budgets and supervising faculty and staff.

Required skills and experiences:
- In-depth understanding of academic policies, curriculum development, and accreditation processes.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage budgets and personnel effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to support faculty research, student success initiatives, and community engagement.
- Demonstrated competency in data-driven decision-making.

Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV