Department Chair - Chemistry & Forensic Science at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Department Chair - Chemistry providing oversight, assessment, American Chemical Society (ACS) Certification, and development of educational programs; stewarding the resources (fiscal and physical) of the Department; preparation of annual reports and reviews; consensus building; and representing the faculty and students of the Department. NOTE : In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Responsibilities Establish a vision and goals for the Department; lead the faculty in the articulation of the vision and goals of the academic unit, with emphasis on the quality of the learning environment. Provide leadership to achieve the highest possible levels of excellence in instruction, research/creative activities, and service activities of the Department. Ensure the hire of qualified, student-centered faculty and staff Manage the coordination and execution of the Department's educational programs with the faculty. Lead departmental faculty in a regular review of curricular offerings for relevance and new opportunities. Evaluate departmental part-time and full-time faculty and staff annually. Maintain records for tenure, promotion, and pre-/post-tenure review. Manage the department's budget; approve expenditure of funds allocated to the department; ensure that expenditures do not exceed available funds Lead recruitment efforts (when resources permit) for the replacement or growth of faculty. The chair ensures qualified candidates are recommended to the Dean Oversee faculty adherence to policies and procedures. When necessary, document issues in performance and develop improvement plans. Schedule and preside over regular faculty meetings, which inform the faculty and provide an opportunity for faculty input. Represent the department to off-campus individuals and groups. In concert with the Dean, participate in the strategic planning of the College. Serve as the liaison between the Department and the Dean. Inform the Dean of developments within the Department. Review/approve class schedules and ensure timely matriculation of students; equitable distribution of courses Manage and recommend adjunct hires and faculty overloads (as necessary) Prepare annual departmental reports describing accomplishments Resolve issues with faculty and students in the Department (when possible) Cultivate interpersonal relations among the faculty and staff and make positive contributions to department morale Attend university and college chair council meetings Maintain and seek new certifications for the Department programs Respond to additional duties/assignments as requested Required Qualifications An earned doctorate in Chemistry, Forensic Science, or a closely related field is preferred Five (5) or more years of higher education teaching experience Demonstrated experience with Chemistry and Forensic Science certification requirements and budget management Experience with graduate program development Academic accomplishment consistent with a chair's level appointment, scholarly publications, grant awards, research activity Experience as an academic program coordinator (or similar role) Experience cultivating industry partnerships, designing career pathways, and developing or managing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to support strategic collaboration and workforce development initiatives (preferred) Prior supervisory experience (preferred) Proposed Salary The proposed salary includes an annualized faculty base salary ($77,000.00 - $85,000.00) plus an administrative stipend. 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