Chairperson, Academic Department - INTERNAL OPENING FOR KSU EMPLOYEES ONLY in Kent

Physical Location: 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 Association’s 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.

Examples of Duties:

• 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 department’s 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 department’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a relevant field; experience generally commensurate to the faculty 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:

• Faculty rank as tenured full professor or be qualified for such rank within the college.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: None.

Special Instructions Summary: Please complete an online application and attach a resume. Additionally, PLEASE SEND LETTER OF INTEREST TO ATTN: XIAOYU ZHENG - xzheng3@kent.edu

Additional Information: Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 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 a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer: The 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.