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Chair Chemistry

Under the general guidance of the Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, the Department Chair will be responsible for the administrative and academic functions of the Department of Chemistry. The Department Chair teaches at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, leads the faculty in continued curricular development, engages in and promote active research and leads initiatives to build the academic program and to secure necessary funding and accreditations.

Assumes responsibility for the administrative and academic functions of the department, manages course assignments and enrollment, oversees departmental budget, and conducts student advising. Teaches at the undergraduate and/or the graduate levels. Leads the faculty in continued curricula development. Engages in and promotes active research, and technology development. Promotes industrial partnerships or collaborations. Performs other duties as assigned by the dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. Assumes responsibility for the management and maintenance of all departmental records, and preparation of reports in accordance with College procedures. Obtains and/or manages existing extracurricular grants and contracts either independently or in collaboration with departmental faculty.

Knowledge of: Applicants should be dynamic individuals with demonstrated leadership ability who can lead the faculty in continued curricular development, excellence in teaching, and scholarly activity, and growth in funded research. Applicants must have demonstrable commitment to undergraduate and graduate education as well as proven record of scholarly achievement in a field of Chemistry.

Skill in: Successful candidates should have a distinguished record of successful program administration in an academic setting and a reputation for teaching, research, and intellectual leadership.

Ability to: Assists the dean in supervising and directing the work activities of staff in department, functional area, or program. Supervises faculty and staff and provides overall direction and expectations for the department, functional area, or program. Has human resources responsibilities and authority for faculty and staff. This position typically reports to the Dean.

There must be ample evidence of a successful professional career in Chemistry. The successful applicant must be qualified to be appointed with tenure at the rank of professor or above in the Department of Chemistry.

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