Department Chair, Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health

1 day ago


Palo Alto, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Department Chair, Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health

We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Department Chair of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health at Governors State University. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the department's budget, curriculum, accreditation, personnel, and enrollment.

About the Department

The Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health is one of seven academic departments in the College of Health and Human Services. The department offers a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Community Health and a Master of Health Sciences in Addictions Studies program, which is accredited by the Illinois Certification Board and the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the department's budget, curriculum, accreditation, personnel, and enrollment
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the department's mission and goals
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to promote academic excellence and student success
  • Represent the department at university and external events
Requirements
  • Doctoral degree in Public Health, Addictions Sciences, or related field
  • At least three years of experience in an educational administrative leadership role
  • Experience with accreditation management
  • Academic credentials commensurate with an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor with tenure
Preferred Qualifications
  • An active scholarly agenda with current or previous extramural funding
  • Experience managing ICB and NASAC accreditation
  • Experience with CEPH accreditation
What We Offer

GovState offers a competitive salary range of $110,000-$120,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. The target starting date is January 16, 2025. The selected individual will be appointed at a rank of Full or Associate Professor consistent with experience and qualifications, subject to approval by the University President and Board of Trustees.

Please attach the following to your application: cover letter, CV, and transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For priority consideration, complete applications should be submitted by November 1, 2024.



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