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Missouri State University Posting Details in Springfield, Missouri
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title School Director - School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department McQueary College of Health & Human Services Administration
HR Home Department 020500 McQUEARY COLLEGE OF HLTH & HUMAN SVCS
Pay Grade Unclassified
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Granted
Term (if applicable) 12 month
Begin Date of Appointment 07/01/2025
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
General Function
The School Director is responsible for administering an academic school within a college which may include and is not limited to, overall strategic thinking and growth for the school and its programs, offerings, and operations, faculty recruitment and development, faculty evaluation, program development, program review, curriculum development, student advisement, budgeting and budget control, class schedule planning, and general supervision of the teaching, research, and service and related scholarly activities of the school.
Description of Primary Duties
Manage and lead the School; facilitate School operations, initiatives, and community outreach, fundraising, and marketing;
Collaborate with Program Directors to engage in strategic planning; facilitate interprofessional collaboration; support accreditation processes and program evaluation; advocate for equitable distribution of resources; oversee budgets;
Serve as a liaison and advocate for the School with the Dean, Provost, and other University Departments, as well as external constituents;
Cultivate a cohesive culture in the School, characterized by collaboration, cohesion, and engagement and regularly scheduled meetings with faculty and staff;
Recruit, supervise, and mentor faculty and staff;
Support student recruitment, persistence, and evaluation efforts.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of school director are prescribed by the College Dean in concert with guidance from the Provost. These include: possession of a terminal degree; at least three years of successful teaching, research and service experience; evidence of leadership experience; and a demonstrated commitment to Missouri State University’s inclusive excellence principles.
Additional Qualifications
Terminal degree in a discipline within the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
Credentials for appointment to Associate or Full Professor level, which includes a strong record of teaching, service, and scholarship
Involvement with academic strategic planning, curricula planning, student recruitment and persistence, and program assessment
Documented success with recruitment, mentoring, development, and evaluation of others
Experience with budget and resource management
Experience obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation for academic programs
Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to lead a team toward goal achievement
Experience working with multiple constituencies and the experience or potential to build effective interprofessional collaborations within the College, as well as with the University and community
Ability to lead through democratic team building and promote cohesiveness and a culture that values diverse views and perspectives
Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for creating an inclusive environment with faculty, staff, and students
Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1025.htm
Open Date 10/03/2024
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The McQueary College of Health and Human Services invites applications for the position of School Director for the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences. The Director is a key member of the leadership team in the College. First date of consideration is 11/11/2024 and position will remain open until filled.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement
Non-discrimination statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20240089FTF
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77400
Supplemental Questions
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- How did you hear about this vacancy?
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- Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?
Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.
No, I am not currently employed by the University.
No, I am a current per course faculty member.
No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.
No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.
No, I am a current student University employee.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Vision of Leadership
Optional Documents