CHAIR CHEMISTRY

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Houston is seeking a Chair for the Chemistry department. This key role involves managing academic and administrative functions, teaching at various levels, and engaging in active research. The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in Chemistry and exhibit demonstrated leadership skills, a commitment to education, and a proven record of scholarly achievement. The position offers opportunities to influence curriculum development and secure funding for the department.

Qualifications

• Dynamic individuals with leadership ability required.
• Proven record of scholarly achievement in Chemistry.
• Successful program administration experience in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental functions and manage faculty.
• Teach at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Engage in active research and build academic programs.
• Manage department budget and reports; supervise staff and faculty.
• Foster collaborations and secure funding and accreditation.

Skills

Leadership ability

Commitment to education

Problem-solving skills

Customer service excellence

Budget management

Education

Doctorate in Chemistry

Job description

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Posting Number

TSU203356

Official TSU Title

CHAIR CHEMISTRY

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

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.

Essential Duties Summary

• 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.

Education

An earned doctorate in Chemistry is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.
• Tasks are multiple and diverse with some interrelationship across processes. Handles some unrelated functions. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents. Some responsibility for budget and expenditure authority.
• Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. Frequently solves complex problems. End results are reviewed by supervisor. Strategic issues are referred to supervisor.
• Regular contact with others, including students, general public, and University personnel. Purpose of contacts is to explain, clarify or interpret information. May handle confidential information and some complex matters.
• Anticipates customer needs and regularly motivates or influences others to deliver customer service excellence. May troubleshoot highly sensitive or confidential issues. Personally, ensures problem resolution. Identifies barriers to effective customer service and sets customer service standards. Establishes a customer feedback system and holds self-accountable for customer service excellence within the department or program.

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.

Work Experience

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.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Handling light weight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.

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