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Chair, Biological Sciences - NKU Internal Search only

Northern Kentucky University
20 Campbell Drive (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2025
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Working Title Chair, Biological Sciences - NKU Internal Search only
Department College of Arts & Sciences
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
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Purpose of Position
The Department of Biological Sciences invites internal applicants who are tenured faculty at the rank of Associate or Full Professor for the position of Chair, beginning July 1, 2025. This is a twelve-month, tenured position. The ideal candidate will have excellent skills in organization and communication with the students, faculty, administration, alumni, and other parties.
Primary Responsibilities
The Chair will:

  • Provide leadership in the undergraduate program in biology and related pre-professional areas
  • Work to increase student success and recruitment
  • Work with department faculty on curriculum development, undergraduate research, outreach programs, and faculty development activities
  • Manage course scheduling, assessment of programs, and evaluation of faculty
  • Manage the departmental budget and staff
  • Advocate on behalf of the department's mission and represent the department at the college, university, and community levels
  • Teach as outlined in the Chairs' Handbook and determined in consultation with the Dean

Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences (or related area) from an accredited institution is required.
Applicants with a documented record of effective academic leadership, excellent teaching, and outstanding scholarship are encouraged to apply.
To apply, upload a letter of application, a statement outlining leadership goals as well as a commitment to and a vision for diversity in the department, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 professional references by May 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education Ph.D
Preferred Education Ph.D
Posting Detail Information


Requisition Number 2025F775
Job Open Date 04/01/2025
Job Close Date
Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14728

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