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Chair, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions - College of Health and Human Sciences (38631) (EXTENDED)

Working Position Title Chair, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions - College of Health and Human Sciences (38631) (EXTENDED)

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Position Number

Position Number

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/23/2022

Priority Review Date 03/05/2023

Business Unit Description Faculty

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE 1.00

Position Status Regular

FLSA Exempt

Job Code 2020

Union Representation Non-Union

Union Code N/A

Unit/Department Schl of Intrdscplnry Hlth Prf

Division Academic Division

Location WZ 227

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

The College of Health and Human Sciences ( CHHS ) at Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) seeks a Department Chair, the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions ( SIHP ), to build a collaborative and inclusive community. The Chair will be accountable directly to the dean of the college for all aspects of the operation of and planning for the school. The Chair is responsible, consistent with principles of shared governance, for developing and administering effective operating policies and practices for the school/consistent with college and university provisions; for making budget, curricular, and personnel recommendations (in accordance with applicable university, college, and school/department bylaws and policies). The Chair responsibilities include managing resources assigned to the school/department; defining the school’s scope, mission, and objectives within institutional guidelines and priorities, enrollment management strategies, and within the resources available; and assuring and, whenever possible, improving the school/department’s capacity to carry out its mission and accomplish its objectives with distinction. The school is composed of undergraduate and graduate academic programs, including the degrees in B.S. and M.S. in Health Sciences, the B.S. in Rehabilitation and Disability Services, and M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, a minor in Addiction Studies, a minor in Rehabilitation Counseling and the graduate certificate in Health Professions Education. In addition to administration responsibilities, the Chair will assume an academic and scholarly role within the school, maintain professional/disciplinary currency, further the development of advocating for the academic programs in the school, work to maintain accreditation for programs, serve as a member of the college senior leadership team, foster excellence in teaching and scholarship, encourage proposals for external and internal funding, teach courses, and oversee graduate research as appropriate.

NIU is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a diverse and international student body of approximately 16,000. NIU is included in the Research Universities – High Research Activity and Community Engaged Institution categories by the Carnegie Foundation and is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. The M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling holds CACREP accreditation.

There are 12 faculty and 3 staff members in the school and approximately 20 graduate students and 850 undergraduate students enrolled in SIHP degree programs. Visit the school website at for information regarding the school’s faculty, students, and offerings. The school has alliances with community- based organizations and other health services organizations. Visit the College website at NIU is located in DeKalb, IL, offering a small-town environment with all of the benefits of a large university. For information about DeKalb, visit .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The chair is responsible, consistent with principles of shared governance, for developing and administering effective operating policies and practices for the school/consistent with college and university provisions; for making budget, curricular, and personnel recommendations (in accordance with applicable university, college, and school/department bylaws and policies). The chair responsibilities include managing resources assigned to the school/department; defining the school’s scope, mission, and objectives within institutional guidelines and priorities, enrollment management strategies, and within the resources available; and assuring and, whenever possible, improving the school/department’s capacity to carry out its mission and accomplish its objectives with distinction.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Relevant terminal degree in an area related to the discipline(s) of the school, tenure, qualifications consistent with the rank of associate or full professor;
• Mentorship and leadership experience;
• Knowledge of discipline-related issues;
• Accomplishments in teaching, research/scholarly activities, and service;
• Evidence of skills related to the position such as, but not limited to, budget planning and decision-making, personnel supervision and management, curriculum and program development, and program accreditation and program outcomes evaluation.

Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of the ability to hold full professor status;
• Experience with professional accreditation and credentialing processes;
• Experience with interprofessional education;
• Experience with student recruitment and retention.

Physical Demands Summary

Able to work in an office environment. For more information regarding physical demands and requirements please contact Human Resources.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 07/01/2023

Percent of Staff Year 1.00

Standard Hours Per Week 37.50

Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications; position includes a robust benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Applications received after March 5, 2023 are welcomed, however they will be considered as needed.

Compliance & Documentation

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at .

Safety Information

NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety. Read the Annual Safety and Security Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at for a hard copy. Read the Fire Safety Report . Contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at for a hard copy.