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Department Chair of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Location: Georgia College & State Univ. Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state'sdesignated public liberal arts university, where students learn theessential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-drivenglobal society. The university prepares students for successfulcareers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-longlearning through personalized attention in a residential settingwith opportunities for a variety of transformational experiencesthrough its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only threeselective universities within the University System of Georgia anda top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offersundergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduateprograms, doctorates in education and nursing, professionalcertificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal ArtsColleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal artsenvironment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinaryinquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strongreputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programsaccording to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review andColleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride incombining the educational experience of a private liberal artscollege with the affordability of a public university. Faculty andstaff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learningthrough high-impact practices such as internships, service- andcommunity-based learning, leadership development, study abroadopportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstoneproject that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry andcritical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is locateddowntown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town ofapproximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of notedAmerican author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the collegecommunity enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor'sformer home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by theuniversity. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful LakeSinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students totake full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefitsof being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational andleisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta arelocated within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated toprotecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom ofexpression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedompolicy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information,visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
Georgia College & State University seeks a chair of theDepartment of Biological & Environmental Sciences. The positionis a 12-month on-campus appointment reporting to the Dean of theCollege of Arts & Sciences. The department chair providesleadership for the department and works collaboratively with thefaculty to meet the academic needs of students and fosterexcellence in programs, instruction, scholarly activity, andservice.The department chair must have the ability toeffectively manage course scheduling, budgets, personnel, andfacilities; lead curriculum development; and carry out otherdepartment leadership functions, in addition to performing otherduties as assigned. The chair supervises all employees in thedepartment and administers yearly performance evaluations. Thechair assesses and recommends faculty candidates for vacantpositions and makes recommendations regarding facultyreappointment, tenure, and promotion.
Responsibilities
Department Chair, Supervision, and Administration- Implement the department's mission, including short- and long-termplans, based on the University's Vision Statement and Goals and the mission of the School/College.
Supervise all employees in the department and administer annualperformance evaluations.
In collaboration with department faculty, recruit, orient, mentor,and advise students, staff, and faculty; assess and recommendfaculty candidates for vacant positions.
Administer faculty and staff development programs; makerecommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, andpromotion; and handle personnel matters.
Staff and schedule classes in collaboration with departmentfaculty.
Serve as the department's representative and liaison with otherUniversity offices and departments.
Program Management & Academic Quality - Participate in program review for evaluation of existing degree,accreditation, certification, and other academic programs.
Develop new programs and implement improved programs to enhance thequality of instruction, academic programs, and research.
Manage department and college facilities and equipment in a mannerthat promotes quality learning in classrooms andlaboratories.
Budgeting & Student Advising - Collaborate with department faculty to plan and administer thedepartmental budget.
Support graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gainadmission to graduate or professional schools.
Faculty Teaching and Service - Teach a half-load (12 contact hours) during the academicyear.
Serve on elected and appointed committees and accept other dutiesas assigned by the Dean.
Other Duties and Responsibilities - Maintain and develop public and alumni relations.
Collaborate with University Advancement and the Dean's office onfundraising and donor cultivation initiatives.
Maintain full knowledge and understanding of relevant universitypolicies, rules, and procedures to guide faculty ondecision-making, policy, budget/spending, and the tenure andpromotion process.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements Ph.D in a discipline represented in the department.
Other Required Qualifications Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills,including a well-developed sense of fairness and integrity.
A record of effective teaching and scholarly activity within thecandidate's area of specialization, and the ability to fosteracademic excellence.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1( (faculty credentials))
Required Experience Experience and documented achievements appropriate forconsideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of FullProfessor.
Relevant academic administrative experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience Experience serving as an academic department chair, or a record ofsuccess in academic leadership at the program level orhigher.
Ten (10) or more years of teaching experience at the universitylevel.
Demonstrated evidence of significant involvement in curriculardevelopment, implementation, and assessment.
Experience integrating high-impact, engaged pedagogies into thecurriculum.
Successful experience with personnel management.
Experience with student, faculty, and staff evaluation,recruitment, and retention.
Proposed Salary
The minimum salary is $125,000.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
List of professional references
Astatement on your Leadership philosophy in the Department ofBiological & Environmental SciencesUSG Core Values
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamentalvalues of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board ofRegents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual'sage, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). Noindividual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied thebenefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination,harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activitybecause of the individual's protected status; nor shall anyindividual be given preferential treatment because of theindividual's protected status, except that preferential treatmentmay be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate underfederal or state law.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
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Worksite address
milledgeville, GA, 31059, US
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