Health Science Program Director

Tuskegee University -
Tuskegee, AL

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Job Details

Full-time
10 days ago

Qualifications

Faculty mentoring
Experience working with post-secondary students
Program design
Program management
Doctoral degree
Clinical program policy development
Developing new academic courses
Student recruitment
School policy development
Faculty collaboration
Coaching
Academic institution experience
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
3 years
Experience working with undergraduate students
Advising undergraduate students
Instructional leadership in education
Overseeing academic personnel management
Health Science
Admissions and enrollment management
Improving student retention rates
Academic accreditation compliance management
Senior level
Teaching
Student counseling support
Teaching health science
University experience

Full Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Health Science Program Director

Job Summary

The Allied Health Department of the School of Nursing & Allied Health – Health Sciences Program at Tuskegee University is seeking candidates for a full-time, faculty position to serve as Program Director for the Health Sciences program. We are seeking a dynamic individual who can lead the program through curriculum revisions and application for relevant new focused minor accreditation. Primary responsibilities will include organization, administration, curriculum planning and development, teaching, and preparing students to successfully complete their education.

Essential Job Duties

Lead and manage all matters related to the program.
Develop curriculum of clinical year courses.
Develop program policies related to clinical year.
Identify and develop collaborative relationships with clinical facilities for internships.
Conduct regular program meetings; establish program committees as needed; and represent program interests to middle and upper administration.
Provide overall leadership and direction to program faculty.
Encourage a collegial and positive program environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Give periodic feedback and coaching to faculty/adjuncts as needed.
Supervise student recruitment, admissions, and retention policies and activities.
Direct and oversee all matters related to advising and counseling students.
Actively participate in the college/school, and/or department administrative/management council.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree and at least 3 years of experience in Health Science related higher education.
Prove knowledge of education methods, administration as well as current programmatic accreditation procedures.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience recruiting and retaining highly qualified undergraduate students, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented.

Physical Demands

FLSA

Exempt

Status

Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

Ability to work with undergraduate students, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

f1047

Will this position required travel?

possibly

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

possibly

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

07/08/2026

Close Date

09/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

Tuskegee University employment application
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Recommendation letters
Copies of unofficial transcripts.
Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/3776

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