Chairperson, Department of Human Sciences
- Employer
- Alcorn State University
- Location
- Lorman, MS
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Chairperson, Department of Human Sciences
FLSA Status:Exempt
Posted Salary Range:Commensurate with Experience
Employment Status:Full Time
Department:School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Human Sciences/Family and Consumer Sciences, Food, Nutrition and Community Health Sciences or related area;
Minimum of Five Years’ teaching experience in higher education
Purpose of Job:Provide vision and leadership for the Department of Human Sciences and facilitate the department’s efforts to achieve excellence and increase prominence for faculty, staff and students.
Scope of Responsibilities:1.Establish and implement procedures within the university guidelines for the recruitment of new faculty;
2.Counsel and guide faculty encouraging outstanding teaching, research and outreach activities;
3.Promote faculty professional development;
4.Enforce faculty responsibilities and rights;
5.Conduct periodic appraisal for recommending reappointments, tenure, promotion and salary adjustment;
6.Foster research, scholarly activities and community outreach; and
7.Foster interpersonal and professional relations among department faculty.
•Students
1.Ensure that proper curricular and career advice is available to all students majoring and taking courses within the department;
2.Monitor students’ scholarship and progress towards degree attainment;
3.Response to student grievances and grade appeals; and
4.Coordinate active plans for recruitment and retention of students.
•Curriculum and Programs
1.Establish departmental mission statements, priorities, objectives that align with the university mission and that of the accrediting body;
2.Conduct periodic programmatic reviews to track the department’s progress on accreditation indicators;
3.Ensure program quality and accreditation standards are maintained;
4.Establish department policies in cooperation with faculty related to curriculum content and changes, instructional standards, evaluation methods, textbooks and course syllabi;
5.Plan and present course schedules;
6.Appoint faculty members to co-curricular responsibilities with recommended release time; and
7.Review syllabi to assure alignment and implementation of FCS Body of Knowledge within course content.
•Budgets and Instructional Resources
1.Report to the Dean for fiscal management of departmental accounts;
2.Manage departmental facilities and instructional resources;
3.Recommend faculty and staff salaries to the Dean of the School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences within the limits imposed by the university salary schedules;
4.Prepare, present, receive and administer the departmental budgets;
5.Handle responsibility for departmental liaison with university offices dealing with particular fiscal matters and activities;
6.Plan for long-range financing for special programs and activities;
7.Write and review funding proposals in cooperation with faculty;
8. Administrate and evaluate proposals or projects as the department’s chief administrator; and
9.Ensure all budgetary operations conform to institutional and governing board guidelines and policies.
•External Relations
1.Convey university policies, procedures and actions to the department;
2.Represent the department within the university and with off-campus organizations;
3.Present departmental policies, procedures and actions to the students; and
4.Work closely with alumni.
•Office Management
1.Administer departmental facilities; hiring, supervising and evaluating department staff, and establish the department office procedures;
2.Practice sound management procedures that demonstrate respect for personnel; and
3.Follow university protocol for handling grievances and departmental issues.
•Professional Development
1.Provide professional leadership and example in the department
2.Maintain and demonstrate competence in teaching, research and professional activities
3.Provide faculty and staff with professional development opportunities
4.Meet eligibility requirements for Associate or Full Professor Rank
•Miscellaneous
1.Carry out other duties as assigned by Dean of the School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.
•Management (Representation, coordination, planning, advocating, delegating, recruiting, recommending, and supervising)
•Innovation and Leadership (entrepreneurial work, evaluation, motivation, problem solving, interpersonal relationships such as advising, mediating, negotiating, and mentoring)
•Structure/Organization (policies, procedures, committees)
•Teaching
•Research
•Grantsmanship
•Community Outreach and Service
Requirements include Ph.D. in Human Sciences/Family and Consumer Sciences, Food, Nutrition and Community Health Sciences or a related area; a minimum of five years’ teaching experience in higher education, expertise in conducting research, as well as experience advising and supervising undergraduate students is desired. The Chairperson is expected to develop and maintain appropriate linkages with external agencies, institutions and organizations to facilitate optimum growth and development of the department. The incumbent must have knowledge of Mississippi State Licensure Guidelines for childcare facilities. A minimum of two years serving as a department chair or an equivalent administrative position in the business or nonprofit sector is highly desired.
Licensing and Certifications :State Childcare Director Certification (desired)
Online Interactivity Certification (desired)
The ability to lead a team of professional faculty and staff is paramount. The ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, strong verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to work with departments across all levels of the University, ability to contribute to development and implementation of the university and campus strategic plan, strong commitment to follow through, provide support for continuous process improvement, ability to interact effectively with state and national leadership and organizations on behalf of the department, and delegation and follow up skills.
EEO / ADA Statement:Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:
Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.
Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA/ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds:Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds:Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds:Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds:Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:Not Required
Travel:Occasionally
Extended Work Hours:Occasionally
Number of Vacancies:1
Location:Lorman
Open Date:03/31/2020
Open Until Filled:No
EEO Statement:Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Excellent Benefits Package
Organization
Institutional Statement
Alcorn State University is a premier comprehensive land-grant university that develops diverse students into globally-competitive leaders and applies scientific research through collaborative partnerships which benefit the surrounding communities, states, nation and world.
History
Alcorn is the oldest public historically black land-grant institution in the United States and the second oldest state supported institution of higher learning in Mississippi. When it was founded in 1871, the institution’s three major study components were the four year college track, the two year track, and the three year graded track. The students spent the mornings from seven o’clock until noon in classes. In the afternoon, they worked in the various shops for eight cents per hour. Room and board, including laundry, equated to five dollars a month.
Alcorn State University was founded as the result of the people of Mississippi’s efforts to educate the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans. It was named in honor of the sitting governor of Mississippi, James L. Alcorn. The site was originally occupied by Oakland College, a school established by Presbyterians in 1828. The state of Mississippi purchased the Oakland College campus for $40,000 and named it Alcorn University with the first president being Hiram R. Revels. Revels resigned his seat as a United States senator to assume the post. The state legislature provided $50,000 in cash for ten successive years for establishment and overall operation of the college. Additionally, proceeds from the sale of 30 acres of land for $188,928 yielded three-fifths of the proceeds for Alcorn, totaling $113,400. These proceeds were used only for the agricultural and mechanical components of the college.
In 1878, Alcorn University became Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College. The original purchase of 225 acres of land had grown to over a 1700 acre campus. Alcorn is situated in Claiborne County, seven miles west of Lorman, Mississippi, 80 miles south of the capital city Jackson, Mississippi, 45 miles south of Vicksburg, Mississippi and 40 miles north of Natchez, Mississippi. The college was exclusively for males at first, but eventually women were admitted. A dormitory for women was built in 1902. Over time facilities increased from three historic buildings to more than 80 modern structures.
In 1974, Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College became Alcorn State University. Governor William L. Waller signed House Bill 298, granting this status. Alcorn has thrived by continuously accomplishing dynamic goals and objectives despite limited resource allocations from the state. By the early 1990s, Alcorn’s physical plant and academic programs had grown from just a name change into a more diversified university. The student population is now representative of more than 65 counties, more than 30 states and at least 18 foreign countries. The university provides an undergraduate education that enables students to successfully pursue work in graduate and professional schools, engage in teaching, and enter other professions. As Mississippi recognized the importance of educating all citizens, Alcorn grew in status and importance.
Alcorn State University began with eight faculty members in 1871 and today there are more than 800 faculty and staff. The student body has grown from 179 students to more than 4,000 students from all over the world with varied ethnic backgrounds. Although early graduates of Alcorn had limited horizons, today’s graduates are successful in their chosen professions and many are outstanding entrepreneurs. Throughout Alcorn’s history, the leadership and faculty remained committed to restoring and enhancing the institution’s image and to attracting young people whose interest is the pursuit and receipt of a quality education. Over the decades, “the college that excelled against great odds”, has now become one of the leading universities in the nation. Alcorn State University operates seven divisions with degree programs in more than 50 areas including the bachelors, masters, and educational specialist degrees.
The collaborative strength and contributions of Alcorn’s past seventeen presidents during its 140 years of existence have enabled the institution to excel. On November 30, 2010, the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning voted unanimously to appoint Dr. M. Christopher Brown II as Alcorn State University’s 18th president. President Brown’s background and vision are strategically aligned with Alcorn’s history and tradition. He is poised to expeditiously move Alcorn State University to the next level of excellence.
Dr. Josephine M. Posey
Against Great Odds: The History of Alcorn State (1994)
Location
Alcorn is in Claiborne County, Mississippi, seven miles west of Lorman, seventeen miles southwest of Port Gibson, and about halfway between Vicksburg, to the north, and Natchez, to the south.
Organization
At Alcorn, seven schools offer a number of diverse programs for undergraduate and graduate studies leading to the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and specialist degrees.
Enriching program opportunities include:
The Honors Program is a rewarding option for students who wish to further enhance their academic experience. It brings together students and teachers who share exceptional intellectual commitment in an atmosphere that strengthens scholarship, leadership and creativity.
Global Programs helps students broaden their perspectives and become more competitive in today’s international marketplace. Besides coordinating exciting study-abroad opportunities, Global Programs brings worldwide perspectives to campus through exchange programs and special events.
Alcorn offers Pre-professional Programs to prepare students for a successful transition to specialized studies in the fields of law, engineering, nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy and dentistry.
Enrollment
Approximately 2,946 full-time undergraduates (1,037 men; 1,909 women), 350 part-time undergraduates (97 men; 253 women), 722 graduate students (154; 568), total enrollment 4,018.
Accreditations
Alcorn State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees.
The University also holds accreditation with the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the American Dietetics Association, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Association of Industrial Technology and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Activities
At Alcorn, it’s easy to make friends — and make a difference. With such a wide range and more than 50 student groups and organizations, there’s one to suit every personality, interest, skill set and schedule.
Without ever leaving campus, students can volunteer — as Peer educators, Student Ambassadors and Orientation Guides, to name just a few possibilities. In addition, many student groups coordinate volunteer opportunities off-campus in surrounding communities and public schools.
Athletics
The Alcorn Braves have won numerous athletic championships. And many of our alumni have found success as professional athletes. Alcorn State is a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and provisional member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division I.
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