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Careers in the Plant SciencesDepartment of Biological Sciences ChairMichigan Technological University - Houghton, Michigan, United States
Position Title:
Department of Biological Sciences Chair
Position Type:
Tenure-Track Professor
Application Review Begins:
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Institution:
Michigan Technological University
Department/Division:
Department of Biological Sciences
Field (e.g., systematics):
Biological Sciences
City:
Houghton, Michigan, United States
General Information:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University invites applications for the position of chair to begin the 2024-2025 academic year.
We seek an established and proven scholar, mentor, and leader committed to stewarding the continued growth of the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University. Successful applicants will promote collaborative and innovative research, commit to enriching undergraduate and graduate student education, invest in mentoring the advancement of faculty, staff, and students, and foster professional and community partnerships. For a complete position description including the essential and desirable duties, responsibilities, and requirements, the application process, and information on Michigan Technological University and the Department of Biological Sciences please see: http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/493367. Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or closely related discipline
● Experience sufficient for the rank of full professor at Michigan Tech ● Demonstrable experience in: o Teaching o Mentoring students o Organizational management o Obtaining, managing, and leading externally funded research projects o Leadership in internal and external academic service capacities ● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff ● Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
● Provide leadership in achieving excellence in research, teaching, and service ● Guide advancement of strategic plans of the Department, the College of Sciences and Arts, and the University ● Support and encourage effective communication among diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff ● Promote efforts to continuously increase externally funded research ● Actively engage in fundraising activities and alumni outreach ● Supervise department faculty and staff, provide mentorship of faculty and staff towards achieving all levels of career advancement, conduct performance reviews of tenured and teaching faculty, and make recommendations on reappointment, tenure, and promotion cases. Education and Research Program Focus: ● Increase student enrollment through strategic marketing and outreach efforts ● Provide guidance on student career development ● Enhance the research environment, collaborations, and visibility ● Oversee the review and assessment of academic programs within the Department of Biological Sciences ● Develop infrastructure, including guiding department renovations Operations: ● Manage a diverse teaching and learning community ● Participate in mentoring, including a focus on professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff ● Foster shared governance and transparency in departmental operations ● Foster a culture of safety in compliance with regulations through actions, communications, and training ● Manage the Department’s financial responsibilities and strategies to achieve short- and long-term departmental goals
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
For a complete position description including the essential and desirable duties, responsibilities, and requirements, the application process, and information on Michigan Technological University and the Department of Biological Sciences please see: http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/493367.
Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. If you have questions about this position, please contact Erika Hersch-Green, Search Committee Chair (eherschg@mtu.edu; 906-487-3351).
Compensation Range:
Contact Name:
Erika Hersch-Green, eherschg@mtu.edu
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