Chair, Department of Environmental Science and Policy

2 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Department:

The Department of Environmental Science and Policy at George Mason University is a leading institution in the field of environmental science and policy. Our department is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the complex relationships between human and natural systems, and to developing innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished tenure-track level instructional faculty member who will serve as the Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy. The successful candidate will provide leadership and vision for the department, and will be responsible for overseeing the department's instructional and fiscal operations, supervising departmental staff, and conducting annual evaluations of faculty and staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and vision for the department, and develop and implement strategic plans to achieve departmental goals.
  • Oversee the department's instructional and fiscal operations, including budget management and personnel supervision.
  • Conduct annual evaluations of faculty and staff, and provide feedback and support to help them achieve their goals.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders to advance the department's research and teaching mission.
  • Teach two courses per academic year, either graduate, undergraduate, or both.
  • Develop and fund an active research program, and supervise and advise graduate students in the chair's research program.

Requirements:

  • Terminal degree in a related field.
  • Record of instructional excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
  • Demonstrated excellence in curriculum development.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in administrative roles.
  • Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in a variety of formats for a diversity of audiences.
  • Sustained record of teaching scholarly achievements, and service consistent with the rank of a tenured professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Record of effective leadership that may include examples of professional training; university growth or new programs; innovation in curriculum; and development of new facilities, funding, endowments, and partnerships.
  • Successful record of maintaining a competitively funded research program that is acknowledged by peers.
  • Consistent record of advising, supervising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Experience with fostering shared governance among diverse faculty with varying titles, ranks, and program specialties.
  • Research and teaching philosophies that align with the department and university.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Chair, Department of Environmental Science and Policy at George Mason University, complete and submit the online application, and provide a cover letter, CV, philosophy of teaching, research statement, statement of administrative experience and management philosophy, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

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