Geology & Environmental Science AUH — Leadership & Vision

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (LA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

James Madison University seeks an Academic Unit Head (Geology & Environmental Science) to begin July 1, 2027. This tenure-track 12-month administrative role may include teaching, research, and leadership within the department, with review beginning Nov 2, 2026 and open until filled.

The AUH will guide recruitment, uphold undergraduate teaching excellence, and advance workforce readiness, research, and service within a vibrant public university setting in Virginia.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in geosciences required.
• Record of teaching, research and service commensurate with the rank.
• Experience with federally funded research programs.
• Experience supervising undergraduate/graduate students.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate geoscience teaching.
• Experience supporting geosciences within liberal arts education.
• Budgeting experience.

Aufgaben

• Oversee administration and effectiveness of the academic unit.
• Lead department in recruitment, teaching excellence, and workforce readiness.
• Promote priorities of the department, the college, and the university.
• Support faculty scholarship and staff development.
• Foster a collegial and collaborative culture within the department.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Curriculum design

Grant management

Student recruitment

Undergraduate teaching

Budget management

Ausbildung

PhD in geosciences

Jobbeschreibung

James Madison University seeks an Academic Unit Head (Geology & Environmental Science) to begin July 1, 2027. This tenure-track 12-month administrative role may include teaching, research, and leadership within the department, with review beginning Nov 2, 2026 and open until filled.

The AUH will guide recruitment, uphold undergraduate teaching excellence, and advance workforce readiness, research, and service within a vibrant public university setting in Virginia.