Job Description Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Job ID: 277843 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level. Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/. Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Department Information The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kennesaw State University is focused on student success and committed to ensuring all students can succeed in our programs. We offer American Chemical Society accredited undergraduate programs in chemistry and biochemistry including concentrations in forensic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry. A thesis-based MS in Chemical Sciences with tracks in Chemistry and Biochemistry is also offered. https://www.kennesaw.edu/csm/academics/chemistry-biochemistry/index.php Job Summary Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with a preferred start date of July 1, 2025. This is a twelve-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia. Responsibilities The College of Science and Mathematics seeks a visionary and effective leader to serve as chair. Primary responsibilities of the Chair, who reports to the Dean, include, but are not limited to: Advocating for the department with respect to the mission and expectations of the department, college, and university Advocating for the interests of a growing department comprised of a dedicated faculty serving a vibrant student body Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, shared governance, collaborative decision-making, and the values of inquiry, fairness, and collegiality Promoting a work environment that is respectful, fair, and caring for all faculty and staff Implementing a plan for the departmental role in strengthening the university's research mission Managing the department budget and resources Providing oversight of academic programs and developing new ones Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff Managing and steering the development of faculty and staff Commitment to principles of excellence in teaching, research, and in the administrative operations of the department Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.   Job Requirements Required Qualifications An earned doctoral degree, or its foreign equivalent, in an area of chemistry or biochemistry or a related field with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics at KSU is required. A record of successful administrative leadership. A record of demonstrable teaching success. A distinguished record in a field that interfaces with the Department's research programs, and a history of extramural funding and research productivity. Preferred Qualifications A strong record of successful leadership, cultivating and promoting a shared vision among colleagues A strong record of mentoring faculty and students, and innovating programs and curricula A strong record of administrative experience, including budgeting, in a department, college, or university setting A strong record of extramural support for their research Experience in pursuit and administration of programmatic and/or training grants Recent experience in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level and a record of excellence in teaching, reflective of current best practices Experience in building academic and research programs Experience collaborating with colleagues in multiple specialties or disciplines Excellence in scholarly activity as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals A record of professional service and community engagement at department, college, university, discipline, and/or community levels Information and Application Process Instructions Required Documents to Attach 1. CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Leadership vision statement 4. Statement of Research Accomplishments and Interests 5. Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU 6. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire) 7. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply Before Date Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 10, 2024. Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Paula Jackson, Chair, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, pjackson@kennesaw.edu. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu. For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.       Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=277843&PostingSeq=1 When inquiring or applying for positions at Kennesaw State University, please also reference AcademicCareers.com and UniversityJob.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at Kennesaw State University and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com To receive email alerts when new jobs at Kennesaw State University are posted, sign up at new job openings at Kennesaw State University.       Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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