Chair, Health Sciences
Samuel Merritt University
About this role
The Department Chair provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for a multidisciplinary department spanning Basic Sciences, Health Sciences, and Health Administration. Reporting to the Dean, the Chair aligns departmental priorities with College and University goals while promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service. The role serves as the primary advocate for the department, managing faculty and staff, directing long-term vision, and representing departmental interests to internal and external stakeholders.
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About Samuel Merritt University
samuelmerritt.eduSamuel Merritt University, based in Oakland, California, offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in the health sciences and provides enriching real-world learning opportunities.
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About Samuel Merritt University
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$101k – $137k
per year
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