Tenure-Track Faculty in Health Sciences and Program Director (Open Rank)

Position Information

Posting Number
F000500

Position Title
Tenure-Track Faculty in Health Sciences and Program Director (Open Rank)

Department
School of Education and Health Sciences

Division
Academic Affairs

Faculty Status
Full-time Faculty

Supervisor Title
Chair, Department of Health Sciences

Status
Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty

Tenure Track
Yes

Salary Range
$65,000 – $70,000

Position Summary

The Department of Health Sciences in the School of Education and Health Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a full-time, 9.5-month tenure-track faculty position in Health Science, to begin Fall 2027. This position includes a leadership appointment as Program Director of the undergraduate Health Science program.

The undergraduate Health Science program is one of the College’s largest and fastest-growing academic programs, serving more than 200 undergraduate majors. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership to support the continued growth, quality, and innovation of the program while contributing to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

As Program Director, the successful candidate will oversee the undergraduate Health Science program and collaborate closely with the department chair, college leadership, and external partners. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing leadership for the undergraduate Health Science program.
• Leading curriculum development, review, and continuous program improvement.
• Coordinating program assessment as applicable.
• Advising and mentoring current and prospective Health Science students.
• Managing program planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Developing the course schedule in collaboration with department chair and faculty.
• Planning and facilitating program events that foster student engagement, professional development, and community within the major.
• Building and maintaining relationships with healthcare organizations, community partners, and industry professionals to expand experiential learning opportunities.
• Collaborating with graduate programs to develop and strengthen accelerated pathways and graduate education opportunities for Health Science students.
• Supporting student recruitment, retention, and overall program visibility.

This tenure-track position carries a 20-credit annual teaching load, with a portion of teaching responsibilities reassigned to support Program Director duties. Teaching assignments will be based on departmental needs and the successful candidate’s expertise and may include undergraduate courses such as:

• Introduction to Health Sciences
• Community Health
• Epidemiology in the Health Sciences
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Research Methods in the Health Sciences
• Cultural Competency and Health Literacy
• Health Systems and Informatics

In addition to program leadership and teaching, tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, mentor undergraduate students, and contribute to the intellectual life of the College through departmental, school, and institutional service. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly engagement, collaborative leadership, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree (earned by the time of appointment) in Health Science or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, a developing or established record of scholarship appropriate for a tenure-track appointment, and a commitment to student mentorship. Administrative or program leadership experience, curriculum development, assessment, and experience building partnerships with healthcare organizations or graduate programs are highly desirable. Experience working collaboratively across disciplines and contributing to innovative academic initiatives is also preferred.

Salary Range:

The budgeted salary range for this position is: $65,000 – $70,000

About NCC:

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply.

Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. North Central College is an EEO Employer. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu

Interested candidates should complete the application at: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/16105

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For additonal information, please contact Kristin Patel, Chair, Department of Health Sciences, at kapaptel@noctrl.edu

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies

1

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Information

The budgeted salary range for this position is $65,000 – $70,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

North Central College provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• All-inclusive medical, dental and vision group insurance
• Health and dependent care savings plans
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee assistance plan resources

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • Are you authorized to work in the US?
     • YES
     • NO
2. • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work authorization?
     • YES
     • NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents