Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering College is a faith-based, regionally accredited institution, with each of the professional programs in the college accredited by relevant professional bodies. Upholding Christ, the college educates students to make service a life calling and to view health as harmony with God in body, mind, and spirit and works to transform lives through innovative healthcare education. In 2022 the college celebrated 55 years of graduate and undergraduate education in the health sciences, partnered with an outstanding Seventh-day Adventist health system – Kettering Health. Admission to the college and its programs is competitive, and enrollment is approximately 815 students.

As a Christ-centric institution of higher education, Kettering College is committed to treating all individuals with the love, dignity, and respect exemplified in the loving and healing ministries of Jesus. Following His example, we welcome and value each person as a reflection of God's creation. This commitment enriches the educational experience and prepares graduates to provide high-quality, whole-person care to the communities they serve.

Responsible for advancing institutional and departmental goals and providing leadership to the department in harmony with the Mission of the College and the department, in order that the philosophy, goals and objectives or the department and institution may be achieved.  Provide managerial oversight for the department in the areas of budget, assessment, workloads, faculty development, course scheduling coordination and other necessary departmental duties as needed. Teaching of limited courses with the department is preferred.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Interpersonal Skills:

            Service Orientation

            Collaboration and Partnerships

            Communication

            Trustworthiness

Leadership Skills:

            Aligning Performance for Success

            Building a Successful Team

            Mentoring

            Delegating Responsibility

Facilitating Change

            Inspiring Others

Management Skills:

            Information Monitoring

            Operational Decision Making

            Planning and Organizing

Personal Attributes:

            Continuous Learning

            Innovation

            Personal Growth

Learning Facilitation:

            Curriculum Development and Coordination

            Facilitation of Learning

            Department Representative

Key Job Responsibilities

• Builds alignment, direction, and focus of the department’s activities to accomplish departmental and institutional objectives.
• Sets tone and expectations of all members for creating a successful team of faculty who work to achieve department and institutional goals.
• Uses teachable moments to assist team members toward team cohesiveness and facilitation of department goals.
• Facilitates openness to change and continuous improvement for the department. Identifies opportunities and barriers to change; works with faculty and staff to foster continuous improvement.
• Delegates decision-making authority and task responsibility to others in the department when necessary to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Leads the department’s development and use of outcomes assessments, where available, to inform curricular and department decisions.
• Collaborates with academic dean for annual contracts and hiring for faculty within the department.
• Develops workload allocations of regular faculty in the department, in collaboration with the faculty member and academic dean.
• Oversees the development/management of the department’s budget.
• Provides day-to-day operational leadership.
• Advocates for faculty development opportunities, including resources for further education and professional conferences.
• Participates as a member of the following committee(s): Dean’s Council, and others as elected.
• The chair role is a fractional appointment (30-50%) which reduces classroom teaching requirements as defined by the institution’s Faculty Workload policy.

Education and Experience

• Earned doctoral degree required in science or math specialty
  • Preference is given to candidates with expertise in microbiology, biology, or biochemistry, though other specialties may be considered. If not selected for the chair role, applicants in these fields may be considered for a faculty position.
• Previous supervisory experience in higher education preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in higher education

Professional/Affiliations

• Active membership in an appropriate professional organization is a strongly recommended element of this position, though is not required at the time of hire.