Kennesaw State University
Chair of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, us, 30156
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.
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.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a visionary and effective tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) 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
Primary responsibilities of the Chair, who reports to the Dean, include, but are not limited to:
Advocate for the department with respect to the mission and expectations of the department, college, and university.
Manage the department with a commitment to transparency, shared governance, collaborative decision-making, and the values of inquiry, fairness, and collegiality.
Promote a work environment that is respectful, fair, and caring for all faculty and staff.
Implement a plan for the departmental role in strengthening the university as an R2 research institution.
Oversee the department budget and resources.
Provide oversight of academic programs and developing new ones.
Recruit and retain faculty and staff.
Mentor and steer the development of faculty and staff.
Evaluate faculty and staff performance according to departmental and university guidelines.
Commit to shared values of the department with respect to teaching, research, and in the administrative operations of the department.
Empower faculty and staff in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and research, with an emphasis on student success.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter (2 page limit)
Research Statement (2 page limit)
Teaching Philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU (2 page limit)
Leadership Vision Statement (5 pages limit)
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
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 30, 2024.
Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Kevin Stokes, Chair, Department of Physics, kstokes15@kennesaw.edu.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree, or its foreign equivalent, in the fields of molecular, cellular, developmental, or microbial biology, or related disciplines, with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics at KSU is required.
A distinguished record in a field that interfaces with the Department's research programs, a strong history of extramural funding and research productivity, as well as a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level reflective of current best practices.
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 professional service and community engagement at department, college, university, discipline, and/or community levels.
Experience in pursuit and administration of programmatic and/or training grants.
Experience in building academic and research programs.
Experience collaborating with colleagues in multiple specialties or disciplines.
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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.
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.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a visionary and effective tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) 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
Primary responsibilities of the Chair, who reports to the Dean, include, but are not limited to:
Advocate for the department with respect to the mission and expectations of the department, college, and university.
Manage the department with a commitment to transparency, shared governance, collaborative decision-making, and the values of inquiry, fairness, and collegiality.
Promote a work environment that is respectful, fair, and caring for all faculty and staff.
Implement a plan for the departmental role in strengthening the university as an R2 research institution.
Oversee the department budget and resources.
Provide oversight of academic programs and developing new ones.
Recruit and retain faculty and staff.
Mentor and steer the development of faculty and staff.
Evaluate faculty and staff performance according to departmental and university guidelines.
Commit to shared values of the department with respect to teaching, research, and in the administrative operations of the department.
Empower faculty and staff in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and research, with an emphasis on student success.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter (2 page limit)
Research Statement (2 page limit)
Teaching Philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU (2 page limit)
Leadership Vision Statement (5 pages limit)
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
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 30, 2024.
Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Kevin Stokes, Chair, Department of Physics, kstokes15@kennesaw.edu.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree, or its foreign equivalent, in the fields of molecular, cellular, developmental, or microbial biology, or related disciplines, with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics at KSU is required.
A distinguished record in a field that interfaces with the Department's research programs, a strong history of extramural funding and research productivity, as well as a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level reflective of current best practices.
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 professional service and community engagement at department, college, university, discipline, and/or community levels.
Experience in pursuit and administration of programmatic and/or training grants.
Experience in building academic and research programs.
Experience collaborating with colleagues in multiple specialties or disciplines.
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