Appalachian State University · 2 months ago
Department Chair Geography & Planning
Boone, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveAppalachian State University is seeking a visionary and effective leader to become the next Chair of the Department of Geography and Planning. The role involves expanding sponsored research, supporting instruction, fostering collaboration, and advocating for the department's needs both internally and externally.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership in recruiting, appointing, and retaining faculty and staff. Foster a positive departmental climate by addressing and preventing conflicts. Recommend salaries, promotions, tenure, and reappointments per University policy. Assign teaching, service, and committee duties equitably; evaluate performance; and support faculty development and scholarly achievement
Manage departmental budgets and resources responsibly. Oversee facilities, equipment, and supply needs to ensure smooth operations
Collaborate with faculty to develop and maintain strong academic programs, curricula, and standards. Lead strategic planning to align departmental goals with college and University priorities
Implement and communicate University and college policies. Represent and advocate for the department’s needs internally and externally. Lead departmental meetings and committees effectively. Participate in professional development opportunities for department chairs
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Geography, Planning or related discipline is required
A record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service
Evidence of leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growth and professional development of faculty, staff, and students
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction and research
Capacity to be a strong advocate for the department and skilled at development and outreach initiatives
Distinguished record of leadership in geography or planning
Demonstrated understanding and support for all the sub-disciplines represented in the Department
Preferred
Strong management and administrative skills are preferred
Company
Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is a school in Boone.
Founded in 1899
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.39MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-09Grant· $0.37M
2021-07-30Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dr. Brandy Bryson
Co-Founder and Leadership Team, Black Male Excellence Initiative
Shawn Bergman
Co-founder and Area Director, Center for Analytic Research and Eduation
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