UNIV -Open Rank Faculty - College of Health Professions, Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management- Healthcare Quality and Safety Division Director

Job Description Summary

The Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for the role of Division Director – Master of Science in Healthcare Quality & Safety, referred to hereafter as Division Director. This is a full-time faculty position with administrative responsibilities, offered on the academic educator track (tenure eligible) with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Division Director serves as the academic leader of the proposed MSHQS program, ensuring excellence in curriculum, faculty mentorship, student success, and program accreditation. The Division Director will collaborate closely with the Department Chair, faculty, and other Division Directors to drive programmatic innovation, enhance student outcomes, and strengthen the program’s visibility in the healthcare industry.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC005813 CHP - MSHQS

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Division Directors (DD) serve as the academic leader for a designated division within the Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management (DHLM). In this role, the DD is responsible for the effective leadership, management, and strategic direction of their division, ensuring alignment with the mission and objectives of the department, college, and university. Division Directors carry out these responsibilities in close collaboration with the DHLM Chair, who provides guidance and approval as the final decision-making authority for the department. This collaborative structure ensures that divisional initiatives are aligned with departmental goals, adhere to college policies, and support the broader institutional mission. 

The Division Director provides strategic leadership for the MSHQS division, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional goals while fostering an innovative and student-centered learning environment. This role includes oversight of MSHQS curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and programmatic excellence. The Division Director collaborates with faculty and administration to enhance student success, drive program assessment and continuous improvement, and implement competency-based education strategies. Additionally, they represent the MSHQS program at professional conferences and industry events to attract top-tier students and faculty. As a key liaison between the division, university leadership, and external stakeholders, the Division Director strengthens partnerships to advance the program's reputation and impact on healthcare quality and safety. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Strategic Leadership: 

Lead their division in academic matters, ensuring strategic alignment with the Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management, the College of Health Professions, and the University. While the DHLM Chair retains final decision-making authority on administrative, budgetary, and faculty evaluation matters, the Division Director provides leadership in curricular development, faculty mentorship, and program enhancement within their division.

2. Administrative Leadership & Resource Management: 

Actively engage in division, department, and college meetings, providing input on strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and program development. Serve on appointed committees at all levels, ensuring alignment with divisional priorities while contributing to the broader mission of the Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management, the College of Health Professions, and the University. 

Work collaboratively with the DHLM Chair and Business Manager to assess division resource needs, including budget management, staffing, and operational resources. Provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic planning and decision-making. While the DHLM Chair retains final authority over budgetary and administrative decisions, the Division Director plays a key role in identifying division priorities, advocating for resources, and ensuring alignment with department and college objectives.  

3. Admissions & Recruitment: 

Provide strategic leadership in admissions and recruitment eff