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Dean - College of Health and Human Science (4930) SEARCH EXTENDED Position Information Working Position Title
Working Position Title Dean - College of Health and Human Science (4930) SEARCH EXTENDED
Classification Title
Classification Title Dean
Position Number
Position Number 00004930
Open Date
Open Date 08/05/2022
Close Date
Priority Review Date
Business Unit Description
Business Unit Description SPS
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE
FTE 1.00
Position Status
Position Status Regular
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Job code
Job code 1290
Union Representation
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department
Unit/Department College of Health & Human Sci
College/Unit
Division
Division Academic Division
Location
Location WZ 227
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) seeks a dynamic, collaborative academic leader to serve as its next dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences. CHHS offers an impressive collection of programs to provide students with a multilayered understanding of the influences and impact of health and human sciences in society.
NIU is a high research (R2) and Carnegie-engaged institution that enrolls over 16,200 students,
and is home to more than 100 degree programs across seven colleges, in addition to a variety of programs that lead to undergraduate and graduate certificates. CHHS consists of five schools: Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Studies, Interdisciplinary Health Professions and Nursing. Collectively, these schools house 23 programs — 13 of which hold external accreditation — and over 700 external practicum sites. The College is also home to the department of Military Science and the Fashion Merchandising program, as well as a growing and successful interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. Through its impressive array of programs, the college prepares leaders and practitioners who can enhance the lives of individuals, families
and communities, extending a foundational educational experience beyond the classroom and into
the community. Located in DeKalb, only one hour from Chicago, NIU’s CHHS is uniquely positioned to provide leadership in teaching, research, and practice in a range of settings from rural to urban.
Position Summary
The Dean will join NIU at an important moment in the history of the College, as the University is preparing to underscore the role of interdisciplinary study and technology to inform academic pursuits through a new Health Informatics Technology Center ( HITC ). As a center for this interdisciplinary exploration, the HITC will make possible exciting applications of state-of-the-art technology in the form of virtual patients and avatars as well as robotics and simulation.
The ideal candidate for this position is a visionary, strategic, and collaborative leader who is energized by the possibilities for health and human sciences in the 21st century. They will engage the faculty in rethinking educational formats as well as pursuing innovative partnerships with colleagues across the university.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Candidate must have an earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A record of teaching and scholarship that would merit appointment as a tenured full professor in a department at NIU .
Five to 10 years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership experience in higher education.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Demonstrated evidence of excellence in written and oral communications.
Additional Requirements (SPS)
Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
Creative and distinctive leadership of academic programs, continually seeking opportunities to advance academic excellence and innovation in teaching and research.
A record of managing resources to ensure fiscal responsibility and effective long-term financial planning.
A strong understanding and appreciation of a wide variety of disciplines as well as the needs and strengths unique to each program.
Experience with the clinical requirements of health science programs and ability to leverage existing partnerships with external health care and nonprofit providers.
Proven ability to recruit, mentor and retain a diverse faculty.
Knowledge of and experience with collective bargaining.
Ability to build and enact collaboratively a vision for the college that is shared across faculty, staff and students. Understanding of and commitment to shared governance.
Experience with and deep respect for diversity, equity and inclusion as exhibited by a record of promoting diversity within a student body, faculty and administrative team.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Area of Responsibility
Essential Job Duties Within Area of Responsibility
Developing a Unifying and Shared Vision for Academic Excellence
The dean will engage with faculty, staff and student leaders to develop and articulate a strategic vision for the College of Health and Human Sciences that will fortify existing programs through identifying new opportunities with external partners, maximizing the many strengths of the programs and addressing the challenges to assure excellence and promote innovation. This will advance NIU’s position within the region and, by so doing, position the college as a regional and state leader in health care education and encourage greater awareness of the value of health sciences and human development and family sciences across the university.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 20
Area of Responsibility
Essential Job Duties Within Area of Responsibility
Strengthening and Supporting a Culture of Inclusive Excellence
The dean will be engaged in achieving NIU’s mission, vision and values regarding social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and will support processes for the hiring, development and retention of faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of NIU’s student population.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 20
Area of Responsibility
Essential Job Duties Within Area of Responsibility
Leveraging the Promise of a New Health Informatics Technology Building
NIU has recently begun the process of planning for a new building that will bring together dispersed health science programs, increasing opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in which the dean will play a critical role in the conceptual phase with architects and the entire planning process for this new facility.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 20
Area of Responsibility
Essential Job Duties Within Area of Responsibility
Enhancing Community Engagement and Resource Development
The college plays an integral role in supporting the future health care needs of DeKalb, the northern Illinois region and the state of Illinois. The dean will establish and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships within the community to further the academic success of NIU’s students and faculty.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 20
Area of Responsibility
Essential Job Duties Within Area of Responsibility
Fostering a Culture of Honesty, Transparency and Collaboration
The dean will embrace an inclusive, collaborative approach to leading the college and will foster a culture of transparency and integrity. The dean will serve as an advocate for the college and as partner to other senior leaders on campus to further NIU’s mission, vision and values.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 15
Area of Responsibility
Essential Job Duties Within Area of Responsibility
Handle other duties related to the position as assigned by the Executive Vice President and Provost
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 5
Appointment and Compensation Details Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary Commensurate with experience
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $200,000-$250,000
Earn Type
Application Procedure Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made.
Applicants should provide:
A letter of interest that addresses specifically the leadership priorities described in the profile.
The names and contact information of five professional references including their relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant.
A personal statement of candidate’s diversity, equity, and inclusion philosophy.
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.
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 ada@niu.edu .
Safety Information
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
List of References
Professional Statement
Optional Documents
Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
Other #2
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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