Department Chair of Chemistry, Physics

Job ID: 303196

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 Arts Colleges (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 and Colleges 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 noted American 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 Lake Sinclair 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 freedomofexpression 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 for the Department of Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics. Theposition is a 12-month on-campus appointment reporting to the Deanof the College of Arts & Sciences. The department chairprovides leadership for the department and works collaborativelywith the faculty to meet the academic needs of students and fosterexcellence in programs, instruction, scholarly activity, andservice. The department chair must have the ability to effectively managecourse scheduling, budgets, personnel, and facilities; leadcurriculum development; and carry out other department leadershipfunctions, in addition to performing other duties asassigned. The chair supervises all employees in the department andadministers yearly performance evaluations. The chair assesses andrecommends faculty candidates for vacant positions and makesrecommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, andpromotion.

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 themission 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 other University offices and departments.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain and develop public and alumni relations. Collaborate with University Advancement and the Dean's office on fundraising 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. 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. 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. 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 and laboratories.

Educational Requirements: Ph. D in a discipline represented in the department of chemistry, physics and mathematics.

Other Required Qualifications: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including a well-developed sense of fairness and integrity. A strong commitment to the college and university mission. A record of effective teaching and scholarly activity within thecandidate's area of specialization, and a commitment to fosteringacademic excellence. Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1(www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Required Experience: Experience and documented achievements appropriate forconsideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor. Relevant academic administrative experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications: -at least three years of academic leadership experience at theprogram level or higher;-a record of success in academic leadership at the program level orhigher;-experience with curriculum development and integrating high impact, engaged pedagogies into the curriculum, strategic planning, and student learning outcomes assessment;-successful experience with personnel management;-experience with student, faculty, and staff evaluation, recruitment, and retention;-success with alumni relations and donor cultivation;-a record of excellent business skills, fiscal responsibility, andorganizational skills.

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.-Experience - or a strong interest in - teaching at a liberal artsinstitution.-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. 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 of Chemsitry, Physics & Mathematics USG Core ValuesUSG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. 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 Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment Opportunity Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamentalvalues of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents 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. Background Check Position of Trust + Education & Credit