Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Chair, Department of Health Administration - College of Health Professions
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23220
Chair, Department of Health Administration - College of Health Professions
The Chair of Health Administration ensures the growth and quality of the Department's programs. Accountable to the Dean of the College of Health Professions, the Chair is the primary administrator for the department and maintains final authority on all matters within the policies and procedures of the College and the University. As a member of the College's Executive Committee, the Chair collaborates with the Dean's Office and other Department Chairs to promote the mission of the College throughout the University and the healthcare industry. The Chair is responsible for maintaining educational excellence in teaching as well as supporting faculty extramural research and scholarship. Other responsibilities include developing relationships with alumni, representatives and key leaders of the healthcare industry, mentoring faculty development, and securing resources for future growth. This is a 12-month tenure-track position, open to the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor, and holds the Bracken professorship. Required Qualifications: A PhD or terminal degree from an accredited university in a health administration-related field. Eligible to hold the rank of either associate professor or full professor with a proven record of excellence in teaching, scholarly achievement, and service that meet VCU tenure requirements. Extensive administrative leadership experience in the healthcare industry, higher education, and/or public service. A commitment to ensuring the department maintains its national reputation for educating healthcare executives and health services researchers. Demonstration of successful collaborative leadership. Demonstrated organizational development and communication skills Experience guiding organizational change and growth. An ability to define and articulate a compelling vision that engages faculty, staff, students, partners, and alumni. Demonstrated experience in organizational management, including budgeting, strategic planning, and effective resource allocation. A strong dedication to collaboration and interprofessional development. Demonstrated experience in the recruitment, development, and retention of excellent faculty, staff, and students of various backgrounds. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the CAHME accreditation process Record of participation in professional organizations relevant to health administration (e.g. AUPHA, CAHME, AcademyHealth, Academy of Management) Demonstrated ability to establish educational and research partnerships with academic, medical, and industry partners Experience working with diverse sources of research funding (e.g. federal, foundation, and industry funders) Experience in fundraising and external outreach, with a demonstrated ability to build substantive partnerships and secure philanthropic support. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not to be used as part of the application submission or process. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chair of Health Administration ensures the growth and quality of the Department's programs. Accountable to the Dean of the College of Health Professions, the Chair is the primary administrator for the department and maintains final authority on all matters within the policies and procedures of the College and the University. As a member of the College's Executive Committee, the Chair collaborates with the Dean's Office and other Department Chairs to promote the mission of the College throughout the University and the healthcare industry. The Chair is responsible for maintaining educational excellence in teaching as well as supporting faculty extramural research and scholarship. Other responsibilities include developing relationships with alumni, representatives and key leaders of the healthcare industry, mentoring faculty development, and securing resources for future growth. This is a 12-month tenure-track position, open to the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor, and holds the Bracken professorship. Required Qualifications: A PhD or terminal degree from an accredited university in a health administration-related field. Eligible to hold the rank of either associate professor or full professor with a proven record of excellence in teaching, scholarly achievement, and service that meet VCU tenure requirements. Extensive administrative leadership experience in the healthcare industry, higher education, and/or public service. A commitment to ensuring the department maintains its national reputation for educating healthcare executives and health services researchers. Demonstration of successful collaborative leadership. Demonstrated organizational development and communication skills Experience guiding organizational change and growth. An ability to define and articulate a compelling vision that engages faculty, staff, students, partners, and alumni. Demonstrated experience in organizational management, including budgeting, strategic planning, and effective resource allocation. A strong dedication to collaboration and interprofessional development. Demonstrated experience in the recruitment, development, and retention of excellent faculty, staff, and students of various backgrounds. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the CAHME accreditation process Record of participation in professional organizations relevant to health administration (e.g. AUPHA, CAHME, AcademyHealth, Academy of Management) Demonstrated ability to establish educational and research partnerships with academic, medical, and industry partners Experience working with diverse sources of research funding (e.g. federal, foundation, and industry funders) Experience in fundraising and external outreach, with a demonstrated ability to build substantive partnerships and secure philanthropic support. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not to be used as part of the application submission or process. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer