Chair, Department of Leadership, Counseling & Human Development

Chair, Department of Leadership, Counseling & Human Development

About the Company

Noteworthy institution of higher education

Industry

Higher Education

Type

Educational Institution

Founded

1991

Employees

1001-5000

Categories

• Academics
• Admissions
• Athletics
• Big Opportunities
• Business
• Colleges & Universities
• Division i
• Eagles
• Education
• Engineering
• Fgcu
• Fort Myers
• Health
• Honors College
• Lee County
• Nursing
• Research
• Sciences
• Services
• Small Class Sizes
• Soar in 4
• Southwest Florida
• Top Ranked University
• Training
• Undergraduate Degrees

Specialties

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Department Chair for Leadership, Counseling, and Human Development. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented leader with an earned Doctoral Degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include providing vision, leadership, and supervision to the department, ensuring accreditation compliance, fostering a culture of research and scholarship, and leading faculty and staff recruitment and development. The role also involves overseeing curriculum development, building external partnerships, and representing the department at various committees. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of teaching, scholarly, and service contributions, with experience as a college professor and a preference for those with a background in program coordination or department chairing. Applicants for the Department Chair position at the company should be prepared to engage in a wide range of academic and administrative duties. This includes conducting personnel needs assessments, evaluating and mentoring faculty, and preparing and submitting various reports. The role requires a commitment to the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and excellence in all professional activities. The candidate should be adept at managing budgets, allocating resources effectively, and be dedicated to the mission of the university. Continued professional development and active participation in community, institutional, and professional service are expected. The position demands a leader who can work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students, and who is responsive to the changing needs of the profession.

Hiring Manager Title

Dean

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions