Department Head Full Professor - Biological Sciences
Department Head Full Professor - Biological Sciences
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Job Title
Department Head & Full Professor Biological SciencesAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
College of Science & MathematicsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Tarleton State University a dynamic institution in the heart of Texas seeks a visionary and passionate leader to serve as the next Biological Sciences Department Head. As one of the fastestgrowing universities in the state Tarleton offers a vibrant academic environment with exceptional opportunities for innovation collaboration and growth. This is your chance to become part of a thriving community committed to excellence in teaching research and student success. With an expanding campus cuttingedge programs and a strong commitment to serving local and global communities your leadership can make a lasting impact at Tarleton State. Be a part of this exciting journey and shape the future of higher education at Tarleton!
This 12month tenured* position is located primarily on Tarleton State Universitys main campus in Stephenville Texas. Work hours: MonFri; 8 AM5 PM or as work and teaching responsibilities indicate. The position requires occasional travel to all campus locations served by the department. The Department Head is also expected to fulfill teaching and research duties sufficient to hold the rank of a tenured Full Professor. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.
*Tenure upon arrival would be granted through approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
60 Administration:
Leadership and Strategic Planning
Vision: Collaborate with the department faculty and staff to establish a vision for the Department of Biological Sciences in alignment with the overall vision of the school college and university.
Strategic Planning: Lead the shared development and implementation of a departmental strategic plan.
Institutional Collaboration: Work with the college dean and their leadership team as well as administrative leadership in academic affairs and across institutional divisions to fulfill the institutional strategic plan Tarleton Forward 2030.
Budget and Resource Allocation
Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the departments budget with college and university administration.
Resource Allocation: Oversee the allocation of departmental resources including equipment lab space technology and office space.
Reporting: Work with the university budget specialist for record keeping and university reporting.
Academic Program Development and Continuous Improvement
Curriculum Assessment: Ensure the ongoing review development and modification of curriculum to take advantage of cuttingedge technologies and to meet the evolving needs of students accreditation standards and industry expectations.
Program Assessment: Ensure review and evaluation of existing academic programs using data to enhance quality and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
Program Development: Work with department and university partners to propose and develop new undergraduate and graduate programs including interdisciplinary programs majors minors certificates etc.
Accreditation Compliance: Ensure academic programs meet discipline and institutional accreditation requirements including preparing necessary reports and supporting documentation.
Faculty and Staff Excellence
Recruitment and Hiring: Oversee faculty and staff recruitment efforts ensuring compliance and highquality hiring practices.
Mentoring: Provide mentorship and guidance to faculty and staff foster ongoing professional development and encourage and support faculty in pursuing effective teaching practices and competitive scholarship.
Workload Management: Oversee faculty teaching assignments; oversee the collaborative articulation of faculty teaching research service and administrative goals in the yearly Statement of Expectation documents.
Evaluation: Conduct annual performance evaluations of faculty and staff including faculty midpoint tenure & promotion and posttenure reviews.
Communication and Conflict Resolution: Foster open lines of communication within the department and with college leadership; address and mediate conflicts within the department including faculty and staff disputes.
Student Academic Success
Engagement: Foster a productive environment for student engagement retention and graduation; support student organizations within the department.
Academic Scheduling: Ensure class offerings meet student demand and degree progression.
Conduct: Support faculty in their obligation to uphold standards of academic integrity and rigor of classes and programs; mediate departmental processes for student academic appeals.
Recruitment: Work with the Division of Enrollment Management and the College of Graduate Studies to market programs to increase enrollment.
Career Development: Connect students with internships experiential learning and career exploration opportunities.
20 Teaching:
Plan prepare and deliver lectures seminars and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students which may include general education core curriculum.
Assess student performance provide timely feedback and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
Incorporate innovative teaching methods technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
20 Research Scholarship and Creative Activity:
Maintain an active agenda for research scholarship or creative activity appropriate to the applicants academic discipline.
Make original contributions to advancing knowledge/creative expression in the applicants discipline through scholarly publication presentation or exhibition.
Demonstrate potential for external funding national impact or professional recognition.
Minimum Requirements:
Earned doctorate in Biology Ecology and Evolution Genomics Cell and Molecular Biology Biomedical Science or a related field from an accredited university.
Must have a distinguished record in teaching and research that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
Eligibility for tenure will be determined by reviewing the candidates years of experience and professional achievements in teaching service and research consistent with Texas A&M University System guidance.
Tenure upon arrival would be granted pending approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Preferred Requirements:
Administrative and leadership experience as department head/chair at the college/university level or experience in supervisory/management position(s) in an academic arena.
Previous experience overseeing accredited academic programs or leading a program toward accreditation.
Demonstrated ability to use and understand data to inform strategic planning and decisionmaking for the department.
Strong evidence of ability to set operational goals from strategic plans and lead direct reports to accomplish strategic goals and initiatives.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduatelevel instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students staff and faculty professionally collegially and collaboratively.
***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***
The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits employee perks that help enrich grow and foster career and professional development:
Employee Health Wellness and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees insurance coverages as of the 1stday of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave Tarleton State University awards all leaveeligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and submit the application. Applicants cannot make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the Submit action.
Employment applications must include (required):
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least three current professional references and their complete contact information and
Unofficial transcripts
Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.
Philosophy Statement related to Leadership Teaching and Research no more than 1500 words.
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Fall 2025.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution before a letter of appointment is issued.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
