What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Science Program Director position at Tuskegee University?
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. Teach within areas of expertise.
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?
no
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
07/08/2026
Close Date
09/30/2026
Open Until Filled
No
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
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/3776