Penn State University
Department Head (Academic Administrator)
Penn State University, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States,
Department Head (Academic Administrator)Apply locations Penn State University Park time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ_0000060839
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), located in the College of Health and Human Development (HHD), at The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) University Park invites applications for the position of Department Head.
About the Department
The HDFS department’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through the integration of research, teaching, and outreach. Consistently ranked a top HDFS program in North America, the Department is internationally renowned for its long history of interdisciplinary scholarship that has applied rigorous empirical methods to explore important developmental and social issues. HDFS faculty are at the forefront of their respective fields in lifespan developmental science, family science, prevention/intervention science, quantitative developmental methods, and compassion and flourishing studies.
HDFS’s 39 faculty and 8 staff oversee an in-residence undergraduate degree at University Park, as well as online through World Campus, with more than 350 undergraduate majors, as well as a thriving in-residence graduate program with approximately 60 doctoral students, and are preparing to offer a professional Master of Social Work (MSW) degree through the World Campus.
About the College
HDFS is one of eight academic units in the college, which focuses on providing interdisciplinary programs sharing a common goal of enriching the lives of others. The College of HHD is home to approximately 4,200 undergraduates and 350 graduate students at the University Park campus.
Under the College leadership of Dean Craig Newschaffer, the college has outlined an innovative vision and strategic plan that emphasizes creating an environment to support student success while in college and beyond and growing the impact of the college’s research scholarship.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Dean of the College, the Head of Human Development and Family Studies is responsible for visioning, strategic planning, overseeing academic and research programs, managing operations, finances, faculty and staff affairs, sustaining and building external relations, and fundraising in support of the department’s aspirations.
The successful candidate will have administrative responsibility for all operational, fiscal, and procedural actions associated with the department, including conducting fundraising activities. The Department Head must also expand the faculty’s current strengths by identifying and facilitating new opportunities in undergraduate, graduate, and online education.
Qualifications
A doctoral degree in the discipline (e.g., HDFS, psychology, sociology, education, anthropology, gerontology, demography) or a closely related discipline.
Successful candidates must demonstrate:
Successful administrative abilities in an academic setting, which can include academic program management, research program management, other budget management, and/or outreach activities.
Productive scholarship in an aspect of human development consistent with the interdisciplinary range of scientific expertise in the department.
Effectiveness in contributing to, shaping, and growing the department’s educational mission at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive organizational culture with an emphasis on inclusivity and transparency among all constituents.
The ability to build support across a wide variety of stakeholders.
Experience raising funds through philanthropy is desirable.
The new Head must also possess the scholarly record required to merit a tenured appointment as an associate or full professor in the college.
Please direct nominations and inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Chris Hollenbeak, via e-mail at csh10@psu.edu. To receive full consideration, candidates should submit the following by October 31, 2024:
A cover letter detailing the applicant’s interest in the position, highlighting relevant experiences in leadership positions.
Curriculum vitae.
About Penn State
Penn State is a public, land-grant, research-intensive university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), located in the College of Health and Human Development (HHD), at The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) University Park invites applications for the position of Department Head.
About the Department
The HDFS department’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through the integration of research, teaching, and outreach. Consistently ranked a top HDFS program in North America, the Department is internationally renowned for its long history of interdisciplinary scholarship that has applied rigorous empirical methods to explore important developmental and social issues. HDFS faculty are at the forefront of their respective fields in lifespan developmental science, family science, prevention/intervention science, quantitative developmental methods, and compassion and flourishing studies.
HDFS’s 39 faculty and 8 staff oversee an in-residence undergraduate degree at University Park, as well as online through World Campus, with more than 350 undergraduate majors, as well as a thriving in-residence graduate program with approximately 60 doctoral students, and are preparing to offer a professional Master of Social Work (MSW) degree through the World Campus.
About the College
HDFS is one of eight academic units in the college, which focuses on providing interdisciplinary programs sharing a common goal of enriching the lives of others. The College of HHD is home to approximately 4,200 undergraduates and 350 graduate students at the University Park campus.
Under the College leadership of Dean Craig Newschaffer, the college has outlined an innovative vision and strategic plan that emphasizes creating an environment to support student success while in college and beyond and growing the impact of the college’s research scholarship.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Dean of the College, the Head of Human Development and Family Studies is responsible for visioning, strategic planning, overseeing academic and research programs, managing operations, finances, faculty and staff affairs, sustaining and building external relations, and fundraising in support of the department’s aspirations.
The successful candidate will have administrative responsibility for all operational, fiscal, and procedural actions associated with the department, including conducting fundraising activities. The Department Head must also expand the faculty’s current strengths by identifying and facilitating new opportunities in undergraduate, graduate, and online education.
Qualifications
A doctoral degree in the discipline (e.g., HDFS, psychology, sociology, education, anthropology, gerontology, demography) or a closely related discipline.
Successful candidates must demonstrate:
Successful administrative abilities in an academic setting, which can include academic program management, research program management, other budget management, and/or outreach activities.
Productive scholarship in an aspect of human development consistent with the interdisciplinary range of scientific expertise in the department.
Effectiveness in contributing to, shaping, and growing the department’s educational mission at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive organizational culture with an emphasis on inclusivity and transparency among all constituents.
The ability to build support across a wide variety of stakeholders.
Experience raising funds through philanthropy is desirable.
The new Head must also possess the scholarly record required to merit a tenured appointment as an associate or full professor in the college.
Please direct nominations and inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Chris Hollenbeak, via e-mail at csh10@psu.edu. To receive full consideration, candidates should submit the following by October 31, 2024:
A cover letter detailing the applicant’s interest in the position, highlighting relevant experiences in leadership positions.
Curriculum vitae.
About Penn State
Penn State is a public, land-grant, research-intensive university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.
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