Carle Health · 6 days ago
Chair of Arts and Sciences - Methodist College
Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$31.08/hr - $53.46/hr
2+ years expCarle Health is a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, and they are seeking a Chair of Arts and Sciences to assist the Dean of Academic Affairs. The role involves providing administrative leadership, overseeing the day-to-day instruction of the programs, and collaborating with faculty and committees on curriculum development and assessment.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
The position is responsible for a 50% teaching load, including six (6) semester credit hours each semester (fall and spring). With approval, and in cases where enrollment is assured, the Chair may seek approval to teach up to three (3) credits in the summer or other special semester, thus lightening the load during one or more of the regular semesters or as an adjunct assignment. A lesser teaching load may be approved by the Dean in collaboration with the Chancellor to accommodate special assignments with justification (e.g. grant funding, etc.)
This position has a requirement of being present on campus five days a week
Selects, interviews, hires, orients, develops, mentors, and evaluates Arts and Sciences faculty in the Arts and Sciences Division, with emphasis on General Education, aligning teaching assignments with faculty qualifications as required by the Higher Learning Commission
Mentors full time faculty and adjunct faculty to use enterprise academic systems effectively (e.g. CAMS and D2L)
Guides faculty and students to use support services effectively, including Academic Support Services, Office of Access, Support, and Inclusion Services, Information Technology, and other services as needed
In collaboration with the Dean of Academic Affairs, develops the operational, personnel, and capital budgets for the Academic Affairs Division in collaboration with faculty; assures alignment of resources with strategic plan; monitors expenditures to maintain operations within planned budget
Prepares schedule of undergraduate courses to be offered in the fall, spring, summer, and special semesters
Serves on college and Arts and Sciences committees as assigned
Meets with students as needed
Collaborates with the recruitment team and assists with recruitment of students in Arts and Sciences
Collaborates with recruitment team with new student onboarding and orientation programming
Provides leadership, mentorship, and performance review for full-time and adjunct faculty focusing on faculty who are teaching primarily in the general education program
Engages undergraduate faculty in the development of new curricula or in revision of existing curricula to meet the mission and vision of the college (e.g. college of choice for healthcare education in the region)
Leads strategic planning initiatives for the Arts and Sciences programs, assuring progress toward the existing strategic plan. Works collaboratively with the Dean of Academic Affairs to assure progress towards the strategic plan
Collaborates with the leadership of the faculty organization to enact shared governance that provides a partnership between faculty and administration
Engage with the Core Curriculum/LENSES and Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes committee of the Faculty Senate to align offerings with the core curriculum requirements
Is an engaged and active member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team and the Senior Leadership Team, serving as a conduit for communication and information
Fosters collaborative teamwork among constituents of Methodist College to support the mission, vision, and strategic plan
Guide development of new programs/courses to support the strategic plan
Assures current knowledge of, and compliance with, Higher Learning Commission, Department of Education, Illinois Department of Higher Education, Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation, and program specific accreditation and regulatory requirements
Guides faculty to assure student management in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and Title IX clinical accommodations, within Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Guidelines, and in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Develops and revises Methodist College policies as needed; assures that faculty and staff are aware of policies and that they are enacted/upheld
Incorporates changes to curricula, courses, and/or policies in the MC Catalog/Student Handbook/Program specific Handbooks
Qualification
Required
PhD in a field taught in Arts and Sciences, preferably in one of the domains in general education
Academic Leadership - 2 years
Extensive written and verbal communication across divisions and across staff hierarchy
Knowledge of shared governance systems
Assessment of student learning outcomes and core curriculum requirements
Manage competing priorities in a time sensitive manner with timeline expectations and accountability
Experience in human resources management at the departmental level
Experience in pedagogical practices that facilitate student engagement and success in learning, such as online learning and curriculum design
Promotes an academic environment of professional growth, accountability, and success
Knowledge of an academic degree or discipline included in the Arts & Sciences Division content to support teaching assignment
Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements
The position is responsible for a 50% teaching load, including six (6) semester credit hours each semester (fall and spring)
This position has a requirement of being present on campus five days a week
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Company
Carle Health
Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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