ChairAcademic Rank

Pittsburg, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for the Chair/Rank TBD for the department of Biology. The Department Chair serves as the chief administrative officer of the department. The Chair provides leadership for the department and is responsible for the academic personnel facility and financial affairs of the department to ensure that the activities of the departments meet the University College and Departments missions and goals. The Administrative assignment is at the pleasure of the President.

Duties and Responsibilities of Position

AdministrativeDuties 45%(Essential)

Planandconductdepartmentalbusinessincludingfacultyappointmentspromotioncontractrenewaltenure salary increases and dismissals.
Provide leadership in the development of departmental curriculum.
Develop schedules assign facultyandstaffworkloadsandassignments and facilitatedepartmentalmeetings.
Overseethe departments assessment efforts and review and longrange planning.
Coordinate accreditation and/or approval activities.
Assign special projects as needed to ensure the departments mission and goals are achieved.
PromoteandprovideleadershipinmentoringanddevelopmentoffacultyincludingcompletionofAnnual Performance Appraisals and student recruitment and retention.
Promoteandenhancetheimageofthedepartment
SuperviseadministrativestaffincludingcompletionofPerformanceReviewsinaccordancewithuniversity college and department policies and procedures.
ManagethedepartmentalbudgetsandexpendituresincludingGeneralUseFoundationorotherfundsused for Other Operating Expenditures (OOE) scholarships and other special uses (e.g. grants and travel).
Promoteandprovideleadershipincommunity/ in planned giving and fundraising activities as well as the solicitation of gifts.
Actasaliaisonbetweenfacultyinthedepartmentandupperleveladministrators.
Overseethephysicalspacesusedbythedepartmentandworkwithphysicalplanttomeetfacilityprogram needs.
stakeholders (parents & alumni).

Teaching25%(Essential)

Engage in academic program planning and development instruction evaluation and student academic advisement. The appropriate teaching load is determined in consultation with the Dean.

Service 15% (Essential)

year through the Unclassified Performance Management Process.

Scholarly Activity 10% (Essential)

year through the Unclassified Performance Management Process.

Other Duties as Assigned 5%

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience at Hire -

TerminalDegreeinafieldwithinthepurviewof Biology.
5 years of experienceteachingscholarly/creativeproductivityandserviceatthecollegiatelevelcomplementarywith existing department faculty
Academicleadershipandadministrativeskills
AppointmentataseniorfacultylevelatPSU(associateorfullprofessor)
Demonstrated positive professional relationship skills with organizational and external constituents

Candidates must hold a terminal degree in the discipline of Biology or related field. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and sex offender check.

Job Type: Unclassified

Appointment Duration: 12 month Fiscal Year appointment

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Application Documents Required*:

Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information (address email and phone) of three references.

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 uploads.

Open Until Filled with first review date of December 1 2025.

Search Committee Chair: Tim Flood ()

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DescriptionPittsburg State University is accepting applications for the Chair/Rank TBD for the department of Biology. The Department Chair serves as the chief administrative officer of the department. The Chair provides leadership for the department and is responsible for the academic personnel faci...