Chairperson, Academic Department - INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ONLY
Chairperson, Academic Department - INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ONLY
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Job Description
Job Title:
Chairperson Academic Department
Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:
Basic Function:
To provide leadership and mentoring of the department in all teaching research outreach programs recruitment and retention initiatives associated with the department; may be responsible for multiple academic units and the associated faculty students and staff. Maintain and enhance a creative productive and respectful environment for faculty staff and students and serve as the principal representative and advocate of the department with authority and responsibility for administrative decisions. Required to effectively work with the appropriate consultative bodies (Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) College Advisory Committee (CAC) Curriculum Committees Educational Policies Council (EPC) etc).Perform tasks as outlined in the Faculty Associations Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The position is accountable to the Dean and the Provost ensuring that departmental goals and operations align with the broader strategic priorities of the college and university. Reports to Dean College.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:
Provide leadership for advancing and articulating the mission vision and values of the department within the broader mission of the college and Kent State.
Foster a culture of transparency that supports the success of a large and dynamic academic community of faculty staff and students.
Promote a collaborative attitude that fosters collegiality civility and respect among peers staff and students in classrooms and the work environment.
Work cooperatively within the departmental governance structure (FAC CAC Curriculum Committees EPC etc).
Evaluate faculty through the appropriate annual review promotion tenure and renewal process.
Oversee curricular development program review and oversight.
Recruit and retain outstanding faculty and staff assign responsibilities evaluate performance and promote faculty student and staff development.
Supervise staff positions that require annual reviews goal setting leadership and oversight.
Manage and administer the department budget allocate resources equitably and provide leadership in the procurement of financial and structural resources necessary to enable the departments success.
Direct faculty teaching and associated faculty workload.
Serve as liaison and advocate for the department within the larger governance structure of the college and University and with other departments and colleges.
Promote the departments teaching research and service obligations to state regional national and international audiences.
Maintain and enhance existing relationships with stakeholders community groups and donors.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree in a relevant field;experience generally commensurate to thefaculty rank as tenured associate professor or be qualified for such rank within the college.
License/Certification:
Knowledge Of:
Academic programs
Budgeting
Personnel matters to include faculty relations and university governance
Skill In:
Written and interpersonal communication
Ability To:
Provide leadership and direction
Analyze situations
Develop effective solutions
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
None.
Working Schedule:
Additional Information:
Must pass a security check.
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.
For official job descriptions visit State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
