Department Chair of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
- Employer
- Illinois State University
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Sep 8, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Human Development & Family Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Title: Department Chair of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Employee Classification: Department Chairperson
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Department: Family and Consumer Sciences
Campus Location: Normal, IL
General SummaryIllinois State University invites applications for the position
of Chairperson in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
(FCS). The Department seeks a dynamic Chairperson with
administrative experience and a strong record of academic
achievement to lead thriving undergraduate and graduate programs,
which include: Fashion Design & Merchandising; Food, Nutrition
& Dietetics; Human Development & Family Science; Interior
Design; and Teacher Education. The Chairperson is responsible for
setting vision and developing strategic initiatives as well as
fiscal management, departmental accreditations, curriculum
development and review, personnel recruitment, advancement,
assessment, and oversight of the teaching and research
laboratories. The Chairperson shall encourage high quality
teaching, research, and service, and advocate for the resources
needed to sustain the Department’s mission and vision. The
Chairperson shall develop partnerships within and outside the
university, as well as promote the Department’s programs to alumni,
businesses, government agencies, and other educational
institutions. The preferred start date for this position is July 1,
2022.
ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body
enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and the
greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a
diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can
contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed.
Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and people of color are
encouraged to apply.
Salary, Rank, and Tenure: The position is a twelve-month tenure
track appointment. The salary and rank are commensurate with
qualifications and experience. A competitive comprehensive benefits
package is included.
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
FCS is one of six Departments and two Schools in the College of
Applied Science and Technology (www.cast.illinoisstate.edu). The
Department is accredited by the American Association of Family and
Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and offers five undergraduate programs as
well as an accelerated master’s program (combined bachelor’s and
master’s). The Department also offers a M.S./M.A. program in Family
Consumer Sciences, as well as a M.S. in Nutrition. The FCS
Department houses four accredited programs including: undergraduate
Interior Design (CIDA), undergraduate Teacher Education program
(NCATE), undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics (ACEND), and a
graduate Dietetic Internship (ACEND). The Human Development and
Family Science program is also an approved Certified Family Life
Educator (CFLE) Program by the National Council on Family
Relations. The ISU Child Care Center is accredited by the National
Association for the Education of Young Children. The Department has
approximately 513 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, 24
full-time and 4 part-time faculty, 2 full-time academic advisors, 3
civil service personnel, and 4 administrative professionals at an
affiliated Child Care Center. For more information see https://fcs.illinoisstate.edu/.
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public
university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational,
residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study with
more than 20,000 students. Our six colleges offer 174 undergraduate
majors, 76 minors, 97 master’s programs, 17 doctoral degrees, and
40 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great
Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL COMMUNITY
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of
Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 132,000
and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago
and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, the Illinois Farm
Bureau, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Illinois
Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community
College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding
school systems, its citizens’ level of educational attainment, its
parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic
opportunity, and low crime rate. Forbes magazine, in a review of
the best places for business, ranked Bloomington-Normal the 15th
best place for business out of 168 small metros listed. Bloomington
was also recently placed on CNNMoney's list of the 100 Best Places
to Live. Expansion Management Magazine rated Bloomington-Normal as
one of two metro areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the
community high rankings in such areas as standard of living,
quality of schools, traffic, and commute time. Please visit the
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at
https://www.visitbn.org/ for
more information.
1. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in an area appropriate
to FCS, with academic achievement that merits appointment with
tenure at the rank of associate or full professor.
2. Applicants must have the ability to work collegially and
effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrative
colleagues, alumni, and professional communities served by the
unit.
3. Applicants should have successful experiences in accreditation,
teaching, administration, graduate education, a record of
significant accomplishments in research, and demonstrated
experience in grant, contract, or project activities.
4. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the
English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by
state law.
07/01/2022
Salary Rate / Pay RateCommensurate with experience and qualifications
Required Applicant DocumentsCover letter, vita, statement of administrative philosophy, and names of three references (with phone numbers and email addresses)
PLEASE NOTE: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for ApplicantsApplication Procedure: To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application for posting 512140 at www.Jobs.IllinoisState.edu and attach a cover letter, vita, statement of administrative philosophy, and names of three references (with phone numbers and email addresses) by October 8, 2021. Initial review of applications will begin on October 8, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information for ApplicantsSearch Committee Chair
Dr. Skip Williams
swillia@ilstu.edu
Human Resources
Clay Gruenwald
Cmgruen1@ilstu.edu
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable
accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or
other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by
contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)
438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold
any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call
Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
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