Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chair, Health Professions

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Texas A&M UniversityTexarkana has launched the Better East Texas initiative an educational campaign to address the needs of this historically underserved region. To support this initiative we are inviting applications for the Associate or Full Professor & Division Chair Health Professions position. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new academic program intended to provide a positive impact on East Texas. With funding from the 86th Texas Legislature Texas A&M UniversityTexarkana is hoping to attract a cadre of excellent faculty who will contribute to the best possible future for our service region.

Location: This position is located on A&MTexarkanas main campus in Texarkana Texas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Division Chair is the chief academic officer of his/her division. The Division Chair reports to the Dean of the College and is responsible for the administration of the Division. The Division Chair serves a key position in the leadership of Texas A&M UniversityTexarkana. Success in fulfilling assigned responsibilities requires an individual who understands the role of administration and accepts administrative authority and responsibility. A successful Division Chair must possess personal qualities such as openness integrity and objectivity. The Division Chair must be effective in planning communicating coordinating problem solving negotiating setting goals and representing the Division College and University.

The Division Chair serves a dual role as an administrator and faculty member of the Division. The administrative role is an atwill appointment subject to approval by the Dean and the Provost. A workload of administration research/scholarship and teaching as appropriate to the scope of the Division includes a required 6hour teaching assignment for the Fall and Spring semesters and the possibility of a one class teaching assignment for Summer for additional compensation.

As an administrator the Division Chair serves as the unit budget officer and is responsible for the planning direction and programmatic offerings in the Division. Other administrative duties include: hiring supervising and evaluating faculty (tenuretrack nontenuretrack and adjunct) preparing the Divisions schedule of course offerings maintaining records appointing and coordinating committees and addressing student needs.

As a faculty member the Division Chair is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. The Division Chair works with faculty to develop and promote the Divisions academic programs and implements the directives of the Dean Provost and President.

The Division Chair also performs these essential functions:

Division Leadership

• Directly supervises the faculty in the Division.
• Evaluates faculty and staff performance in consultation with the Dean.
• Supports and oversees the overall development of the Division faculty and staff.
• Recruits appoints and supervises Division staff and student assistants.
• Reviews faculty and staff grievances within the Division and makes decisions in consultation with the Dean.
• Promotes faculty development and recruitment for the Division. Evaluates faculty in accordance with evaluation guidelines and the guidelines for tenure and promotion. Makes recommendations to the dean for faculty appointments promotions and compensation.
• Initiates hiring of fulltime faculty and hires adjunct faculty (includes working with HR credentialling etc.).
• Oversees the scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses and course cancellations as necessary.
• Addresses student concerns and is the point of contact for students.
• Oversees/manages student workers GAs and RAs.
• Manages budget requests and allocates funds appropriately to meet the needs of the Division.
• Oversees the Divisions fiscal operations; develops and regularly monitors Division budget.
• Oversees strategic (includes short and longterm) planning direction and development of the academic division. Works with faculty and staff to establish and maintain a longterm vision for the Division that is consistent with the College Academic Affairs Division and University missions.
• Ensures Division compliance with College University System and State rules and regulations.
• Advises the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division.

Division Curriculum and Programs

• Ensures the quality and integrity of all academic programs within the Division including program and accreditation reviews annual reports for new degree programs to supervisory boards and curriculum development.
• Oversees curriculum development and revisions for the Division.
• Initiates new academic programs and reviews and assesses academic programs offered by the Division.
• Conducts/facilitates divisional assessment efforts reviews student retention and graduation data and works with faculty and other educational support units to work to improve retention/graduation rates.

Divisional Operations

• Plans and initiates organizational operational and academic functions for the Division and oversees their execution.
• Enforces policies and rules of the division Texas A&M UniversityTexarkana and the Texas A&M University System.
• Works with serves on and/or chairs College and University committees and/or task forces and works with Dean to staff standing and adhoc Division/College committees.
• Works with Marketing and Communications on program marketing and recruiting.
• Builds and facilitates community relationships (i.e. developing and maintaining internship sites).
• Represents the Division at formal functions and in public relations efforts such as speaking engagements and outreach activities in the community.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in kinesiology healthcare administration health sciences physical therapy or closely related field.
• Academic experience equivalent to a tenured Associate or Full Professor at Texas A&M UniversityTexarkana.
• Two (2) or more years administrative experience such as director program coordinator chair or department head.
• Distinguished record of teaching scholarship and leadership.
• Have experience in accreditationrelated tasks and other institutional service activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications including word processing spreadsheet and database capabilities.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with all segments of the student population.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No preemployment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in program and curricular development
• Experience working with national accreditation bodies such as CAPTE CAMHE etc.
• Demonstrated experience supervising faculty and staff supporting professional growth and fostering a collaborative departmental culture

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration applications must be submitted by 10/15/2025.

To apply: Upload your cover letter resume transcripts and 3 professional references contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

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All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.