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Department Head Cardiopulmonary Science

Company:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Job Location:
Category:
Other Health Sciences Faculty
Type:
Full-Time

The Department of Cardiopulmonary Science at LSU Health鈥揘ew Orleans seeks to graduate a knowledgeable, compassionate, and
critically thinking group of students who will become tomorrow's leaders in health care. We use a combination of time-honored and innovative
四虎影视 methods (including advanced simulation) in a challenging curriculum that promotes understanding rather than rote memorization. Our
use of a variety of clinical sites ensures that graduates will be comfortable with potential employers of respiratory therapists and
cardiovascular sonographers.

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The incumbent, ideally a visionary
leader, will be responsible for the overall administration of the Department of Cardiopulmonary Science, guiding the department toward
achievement of its mission and vision. The department grants a baccalaureate degree in Cardiopulmonary Science, with graduates specializing
in either respiratory therapy or cardiovascular sonography. The incumbent will be responsible for the internal coordination of the program
with all departments within the School of Allied Health Professions, and act as the primary representative of the program external to the
LSU Health Sciences Center. The incumbent will interact with key administrators of the linkage campuses to carry out the operational needs
of the program in cooperation with the advisory boards and supervise the expenditure of all funds for the department. Additionally, the
department head will have the primary responsibility for maintenance of accreditation, selection and management of personnel, and leadership
of continuous programmatic and faculty professional development. The incumbent will also serve as a department liaison to the students
entering the program as well as leading and communicating any changes to admission requirements and the curriculum. The department head will
not serve as a program director for either clinical track, as those positions are currently filled.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Doctorate

Required Field of Study: Allied health-related
profession

Certifications or Licenses Required: Certification and/or license in a health-related profession

Number of years required to perform the job: 5

Type of experience required to perform the job:
5 years as a core faculty member in an accredited academic program.

Substitution: Less than 5 years -
administrative experience in a higher education academic program specific to respiratory therapy or cardiovascular sonography.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance;
flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care
clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans
- Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center
membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More
information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

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