Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chair, Science and Mathematics

Texas A&M University System•Texarkana, TX

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About The Position

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education invites qualified candidates to apply for the Associate or Full Professor and Division Chair position in the Science and Mathematics Division. This position is a 12-month, tenured appointment in which tenure on arrival will be granted pending approval from the Texas A&M University System. The Division Chair serves as both an academic administrator and faculty member, providing leadership and management to the division consistent with the university’s mission and goals. Chairs maintain an active teaching, research, and service role at a level appropriate to the scope of the position. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Division Chair is the chief academic officer of the division. The Division Chair is responsible for the administration of the division and reports to the Dean of the College. The Division Chair serves a key position in the leadership of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Success in fulfilling assigned responsibilities requires an individual who understands the role of administration and accepts administrative authority and responsibility. A successful Division Chair must possess personal qualities such as openness, integrity, and objectivity. The Division Chair must be effective in planning, communicating, coordinating, problem-solving, negotiating, setting goals, and representing the Division, College, and University. The Division Chair serves a dual role as an administrator and faculty member of the Division. The administrative role is an at-will appointment subject to approval by the Dean and the Provost. A workload of administration, research/scholarship, and teaching, as appropriate to the scope of the Division, includes a required 6-hour teaching assignment per semester for the Fall and Spring semesters, and the possibility of a one-class teaching assignment for Summer for additional compensation. As an administrator, the Division Chair serves as the unit budget officer and is responsible for the planning, direction, and programmatic offerings in the Division. Other administrative duties include hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty(tenure-track, non-tenure-track, and adjunct), preparing the Division’s schedule of course offerings, maintaining records, appointing and coordinating committees, and addressing student needs. As a faculty member, the Division Chair is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. The Division Chair works with faculty to develop and promote the Division’s academic programs and implements the directives of the Dean, Provost, and President. The Division Chair also performs these essential functions:

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Chemistry, Biology, Math, Physics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership and the ability to foster a collegial, supportive, and student-centered academic environment
Track record of excellence in teaching (including online) various courses in the candidate’s discipline.
Evidence of an active, ongoing research agenda.
Demonstrated experience supervising faculty and staff, supporting professional growth, and fostering a collaborative departmental culture.
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines as they pertain to higher education
Must have qualifications that meet expectations for tenure and rank at TAMUT (TAMUT University T&P Guidelines)
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate in Chemistry, Biology or a related field from an accredited institution.
A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in higher education.
A minimum of 1 year as a division/department chair.

Responsibilities

Division Leadership Directly supervises the faculty in the Division.
Evaluates faculty and staff performance in consultation with the Dean.
Supports and oversees the overall development of the Division faculty and staff.
Recruits, appoints, and supervises division staff and student assistants.
Reviews faculty and staff grievances within the division and makes decisions in consultation with the Dean.
Promotes faculty development and recruitment for the Division.
Evaluates faculty in accordance with evaluation guidelines and the guidelines for tenure and promotion.
Initiates hiring of full-time faculty (including working with HR, credentialing, etc.) and makes recommendations to the dean for faculty appointments, promotions, and compensation.
Hires adjunct faculty Leads the scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses and course cancellations as necessary.
Addresses student concerns and is the point of contact for students.
Manages budgets and requests and allocates funds appropriately to meet the needs of the Division.
Leads strategic (including short- and long-term) planning, direction, and development of the academic division.
Works with faculty and staff to establish and maintain a long-term vision for the Division that is consistent with the College, Academic Affairs Division, and University missions.
Ensures Division compliance with College, University, System, and State rules and regulations.
Advises the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division.
Division Curriculum and Programs Ensures the quality and integrity of all academic programs within the division, including program and accreditation reviews, annual reports for new degree programs to supervisory boards, and curriculum development.
Guides curriculum development and revisions for the division.
Initiates new academic programs Reviews and assesses academic programs offered by the Division.
Conducts/facilitates divisional assessment efforts, reviews student retention and graduation data, and works with faculty and other educational support units to work to improve retention/graduation rates.
Divisional Operations Plans and initiates organizational, operational, and academic functions for the Division and directs their execution.
Works with, serves on, and/or chairs College and University committees and/or task forces, and works with the Dean to staff standing and ad-hoc Division/College committees.
Works with other units on campus to meet university strategic goals.
Builds and facilitates community relationships (i.e., developing and maintaining internship sites).
Represents the Division at formal functions and in public relations efforts such as speaking engagements and outreach activities in the community.