Chair, Biological Sciences

Chair, Biological Sciences - NKU Internal Search only

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Working Title Chair, Biological Sciences - NKU Internal Search only
Department Biological Sciences
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Position Number
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence. Our vision is that NKU will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We will do this while promoting a culture of excellence, acting with integrity, fostering a community of belonging, working with creativity and innovation, and maintaining a climate of collegiality. In your role, you will be expected to ensure that students who interact with you have a
high-quality experience that supports the vision of the institution.
Purpose of Position
The Department of Biological Sciences invites internal applicants who are tenured faculty at the rank of Associate or Full Professor for the position of Chair, beginning July 1, 2024. This is a twelve-month, tenured position. The ideal candidate will have excellent skills in organization and communication with the students, faculty, administration, alumni, and other parties.
Primary Responsibilities
The Chair will:

• Provide leadership in the undergraduate program in biology and related pre-professional areas
• Work to increase student success and recruitment
• Work with department faculty on curriculum development, undergraduate research, outreach programs, and faculty development activities
• Manage course scheduling, assessment of programs, and evaluation of faculty
• Manage the departmental budget and staff
• Advocate on behalf of the department's mission and represent the department at the college, university, and community levels
• Teach as outlined in the Chairs' Handbook and determined in consultation with the Dean

Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences (or related area) from an accredited institution is required.
Applicants with a documented record of effective academic leadership, excellent teaching, and outstanding scholarship are encouraged to apply.
To apply, upload a letter of application, a statement outlining leadership goals as well as a commitment to and a vision for diversity in the department, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 professional references by October 1, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education Ph.D
Preferred Education Ph.D
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2023F695
Job Open Date 09/15/2023
Job Close Date 10/01/2023
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13295

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