Master of Public Health Program Director
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Job Details

Job Location: University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type: Faculty

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Full time

Description

Reports to: Dean, School of Medicine and Health Science

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt (Benefits Eligible)

Work Environment: Residential Campus

Job Summary:

The Master of Public Health Program Director (PD) must be a motivated individual with a proven record of success. The PD will be a collaborative leader in the MPH program overseeing curriculum, program administration and development, student and faculty affairs, recruitment, and alumni engagement. The PD will manage the administrative structure and support system of the program to effectively deliver the MPH degree. The PD will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and institutional administrators as directed by the School of Medicine and Health Science Dean.

Job Specific Duties:

Program Administration

* Strong contributor to the growth of the School of Medicine and Health Science in regards to curricular and program development

* Responsible in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program

* Participates in the development, continuous review, and revision of both the program and college mission, vision, and goals statements

* Assists in the interview and selection of faculty members (full-time, part-time, and adjuncts)

* Provides for the continuous review and update of all course materials and learning objectives

* Provides security for all course and examination materials

* Assists with the maintenance and coordination of the course schedule with the School staff team

* Provides assistance with the ongoing assessment and review of the curriculum term

* Reviews instruments for student and faculty course evaluations

* Prepares an annual accreditation assessment report to appropriate accrediting agency/body

* Collect, prepares, and submits annual SACSCOC reports to the School Dean and Institution

* Teaches online Master of Public Health courses with which they have demonstrated competence and/or experience

* Member of MPH program committees

* Instruction of other School programs courses based on expertise

* Create, maintain, and submit annual faculty workload assignments and course offerings

* Serve as program advisor to MPH students

* Process correspondence/requests for information from interested and admitted students

* Plan and implement MPH student orientation

* Promote post-graduate employment opportunities for MPH students and alumni

* Prepare curriculum guides and catalog updates

* Represent MPH Program in monthly Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) and School Leadership meetings

* Manage the development and maintenance of student records

* Review all MPH student applicant application materials

* Manage MPH Program website and social media channels

* Prepare and manage the MPH Program budget in conjunction with the School

* Prepare and manage MPH Adjunct budget

* Oversee MPH Adjuncts

* Seek outside funding when possible through grant writing

* Communicate program needs to School Dean/Associate

* Provides for the continuous review and update of all course materials and learning objectives

* Participates in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum

Faculty Affairs

* Fosters effective teaching in the MPH program

* Evaluate MPH full-time faculty and adjuncts annually

* Conduct classroom visits/observations of faculty as necessary and required

* Support faculty efforts in online course development

* Determine development needs and foster faculty talents/interests to fit w/ program goals

* Communicate program plans, activities and expectations to the faculty

* Hear faculty grievances; moderate student academic grievances

* Support faculty in their efforts to engage with the state, regional, and national public health community

* Support MPH faculty as appropriate in tenure, promotion, and sabbatical processes

Student Affairs

* Manage selection of new students

* Review all student application materials and determine acceptance into MPH Program

* Facilitate/communicate program acceptance and registration process for all new MPH students

* Respond to MPH Site Visit requests and new student inquiries

* Coordinate site visits for interested students to include campus tour and program overview meeting

* Update and distribute annual MPH Student Handbook

* Manage acceptance into program and registration process

Recruitment

* Recruit new MPH students

* Establish recruitment goals via consultations with Graduate Enrollment

* Track application progress through regular use of SLATE.

* Process correspondence and requests for information from interested and admitted students

* Manage all marketing and recruitment initiatives

* Work with Graduate Studies Office, and Graduate Enrollment with marketing and recruitment plans and products

* Oversee development of print media as well as web-based initiatives

* Work with University marketing to develop program videos and interviews with MHA students and alumni highlights

* Develop recruitment initiatives via digital platforms with University marketing team

* Organize and implement MPH Information Sessions

Advancement & Alumni Affairs

* Maintain contact with MPH Alumni

* Work with the Alumni Office to maintain such contact

Essential Functions - Students

* Provides and facilitates advising/counseling for students

* Reviews academic performance with students as needed

* Provides remediation for students with substandard performance as needed and appropriate

* Advises the Program Director of any problems related to student behavior, academic performance, or professionalism

* Upholds values and mission of the University of Lynchburg

Benefits:

Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg's efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send the following 1) a statement of teaching philosophy, 2) a current CV, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement outlining how you approach diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work, 5) graduate transcripts and 6) names of three work references.

For more information about the University of Lynchburg, visit our website at www.lynchburg.edu.

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary, rank, and faculty status are commensurate with experience and educational credentials. The candidate must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University of Lynchburg.

Qualifications

Experience/Skills:

* Greater than 3-5 years of experience in higher education

* Doctorally trained (DRPh, PhD/MPH, or DMSc/MPH); Credentials sufficient to qualify for an academic or clinical appointment at the level of assistant professor or higher

* Public Health Certified preferred

* Five plus years experience in public health

* Experience teaching in a MPH program is required

* Experience with developing, managing, and/or teaching with online curriculum

* Experience in communities with multicultural and multilingual students and healthcare providers

* Teaching, scholarship, and service interests in diverse communities

* Strong commitment to underserved populations and improving healthcare access

* Ability to strategically think, develop and execute a long-term vision

* Expertise in designing and implementing higher education programs

* Skilled in budget management, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure financial sustainability of education initiatives