Department Head – Academic Administrator
| Company | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Location | State College, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Earned doctorate and a record of scholarly activity with a proven record of peer-reviewed publications, extramural funding, and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and that would qualify for the rank of professor with tenure.
- Demonstrated effective leadership skills suitable for a multi-disciplinary and multi-function department/context.
- Significant understanding and appreciation of the evolving mission of the land-grant university system, and of expectations, opportunities, and constraints facing faculty and departments in public research and education institutions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budget priorities and balance a diverse array of needs within the Department.
- Demonstrated ability in and commitment to effective leadership that stresses participatory decision-making.
- Strong personnel management experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Proven ability and commitment to mentoring faculty, staff, and departmental personnel at all career stages and providing support for professional development.
Responsibilities
- Provide vision, support, and leadership in undergraduate and graduate instruction to ensure programs are responsive to students’ evolving interests and needs.
- Lead and support extension and outreach activities in line with the Land-Grant Mission.
- Coordinate departmental relations with stakeholders, including agricultural producers, industries, government agencies, and citizens of Pennsylvania.
- Administer and manage the Department’s academic affairs, personnel, finances, and physical facilities to ensure short- and long-term viability.
- Represent, promote, and advocate for the Department within the College and University, as well as support programs to attract external support for educational programs, research initiatives, centers and institutes, and Extension engagement strategies.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive department culture and working environment that facilitates a diverse, equitable, and inclusive department community.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.