Associate Chair

Position Information

The College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for the role of Associate Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences. The position begins July 1, 2021 with the expectation that, with satisfactory performance, the associate chair will assume the role of Department Chair on July 1, 2022. The duration of the chair appointment will be negotiated with the Dean, as will the balance of activity in teaching, research, service and administration. Those interested in the position should prepare a curriculum vitae and written statements of their leadership philosophy and goals as Chair. These statements will be shared with the department. The candidate should be prepared to meet with the department for a discussion of their statements and answer questions. All letters should be submitted electronically to the search committee chair via recruiting solutions

Search Committee:

Chair: Dr. Gregory Cook, Chemistry and Biochemistry Gregory.cook@ndsu.edu

Dr. Jennifer Momsen, Jennifer.Momsen@ndsu.edu

Dr. Steven Travers, Steven.Travers@ndsu.edu

Mr. Philip Salu, Philip.Salu@ndsu.edu

Required Qualifications

A tenured appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Strong interpersonal and networking skills.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated administrative experience.

Ability to foster an inclusive environment.

Ability to work as a team to promote the Department and College.

Screening will begin 6/29/21

Position Description for Associate Chair, Department of Biological Sciences

Effort: Annual appointment 40% teaching; 40% research; 10% service; 10% Administration.

Administration: Administrative duties as associate chair of the department are primarily coordination of the curriculum for the department. This includes submitting the fall and spring semester schedules, assisting faculty with new course proposals and helping with the new Biological Sciences curriculum. Other duties may be assigned by the chair as needed.

Position Description for Chair, Department of Biological Sciences

Effort: Annual appointment 15% teaching; 40% research; 45% administration

Administration: Administrative responsibilities of the chair include:

• • Overseeing the day-to-day running of the department
  • Managing the departmental budget
  • Setting the agenda for departmental meetings
  • Providing administrative support for the department's research and teaching programs
  • Organizing the curriculum and overseeing its effectiveness
  • Coordinating the hiring, evaluating and mentoring of faculty
  • Acting as an effective liaison to the Dean for the College of Science and Mathematics
  • Providing recommendations for pay raises
  • Overseeing submission for reports to upper administration
  • Acting as an effective liaison for facilities and space issues
  • Providing strong representation of the department at the College, University and Community levels
  • Organizing new student orientation and maintaining high quality student advising
  • Managing student issues
  • Assigning service activities at the department, college and university levels
  • Ensuring a strong web presence
  • Maintaining connectivity with the Biological Sciences alumni and friends of the department
  • Assisting the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics with development
  • Working toward maintaining a diverse faculty and student body
  • Providing assistance to the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics as requested

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.