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Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago

Health Sciences: Department Chair/Professor - Fall 2026

Lawrenceville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to its students. The Department Chair position is a faculty-ranked role with administrative responsibilities, focusing on the effective management of the health sciences program, including faculty assignments, curriculum development, and student engagement.

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Responsibilities

Assign faculty teaching duties and complete schedule of classes, practicum rotations, and labs in collaboration with faculty and staff

Complete annual evaluations of faculty and staff direct reports

Coordinate and supervise faculty searches (both FT and PT)

Coordination of program-level assessment initiatives

Recommend and coordinate personnel actions (i.e. academic leave, promotion, merit raises, appointment reset, appointment renewal) to the Dean

Manage student issues, grade appeals, complaints, petitions, and faculty issues in accordance with SHS faculty and student handbooks and GGC Administrative Policy Manual

Qualification

Doctoral degreeAcademic leadership experienceTeaching effectivenessD2L Learning Management SystemMicrosoft Office SoftwareCollegialityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Doctoral degree in public health, health sciences or related field

Relevant academic administrative experience; preference will be given to candidates with at least three years of academic leadership experience at the program level or higher

A record of effective teaching, service, student engagement, and scholarly activity within the candidate's area of specialization

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; including a well-developed sense of fairness and integrity

Record of excellence in teaching, service, student engagement and scholarship/creative activities

Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills

Must be collegial with faculty, staff, and students