Job Title:

Chairperson, Academic Department

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 

Basic Function:

To provide leadership and mentoring of the department in all teaching, research, outreach programs, recruitment and retention initiatives associated with the department; may be responsible for multiple academic units, and the associated faculty, students, and staff. Maintain and enhance a creative, productive, and respectful environment for faculty, staff, and students, and serve as the principal representative and advocate of the department with authority and responsibility for administrative decisions. Required to effectively work with the appropriate consultative bodies (Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC), College Advisory Committee (CAC), Curriculum Committees, Educational Policies Council (EPC), etc). Perform tasks as outlined in the Faculty Association’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The position is accountable to the Dean and the Provost, ensuring that departmental goals and operations align with the broader strategic priorities of the college and university. Reports to Dean, College.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 This position will be responsible for the Department of Finance & Department of Economics.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Provide leadership for advancing and articulating the mission, vision, and values of the department within the broader mission of the college and Kent State.

Foster a culture of transparency that supports the success of a large, and dynamic academic community of faculty, staff, and students.

Promote a collaborative attitude that fosters collegiality, civility, and respect among peers, staff and students in classrooms and the work environment.

Work cooperatively within the departmental governance structure (FAC, CAC, Curriculum Committees, EPC, etc).

Evaluate faculty through the appropriate annual review, promotion, tenure, and renewal process.

Oversee curricular development, program review and oversight.

Recruit and retain outstanding faculty and staff, assign responsibilities, evaluate performance, and promote faculty, student and staff development. 

Supervise staff positions that require annual reviews, goal setting, leadership, and oversight. 

Manage and administer the department budget, allocate resources equitably, and provide leadership in the procurement of financial and structural resources necessary to enable the department’s success. 

Direct faculty teaching and associated faculty workload.  

Serve as liaison and advocate for the department within the larger governance structure of the college and University, and with other departments and colleges. 

Promote the department’s teaching, research, and service obligations to state, regional, national and international audiences. 

Maintain and enhance existing relationships with stakeholders, community groups, and donors.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree in a relevant field; experience generally commensurate to the faculty rank as tenured associate professor or be qualified for such rank within the college.

License/Certification:

 

Knowledge Of:

Academic programs
Budgeting
Personnel matters to include faculty relations and university governance

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication

Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction

Analyze situations

Develop effective solutions

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

 Faculty rank as tenured full professor or be qualified for such rank within the college.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

To apply for this position, please complete the online application and then attach a resume/curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.