Chair, Department of Science - Augustana, Camrose

at  University of Alberta

Department Augustana - Sciences
Hours per week -
Posted date November 6, 2024
Closing date November 20, 2024
Position Type

DESCRIPTION

Location - This role is in person. Work takes place at Augustana Camrose.

QUALIFICATIONS

For this position, we are searching for a scholar with a record of successful academic leadership, a passion for the liberal arts and sciences, and the ability to lead diverse groups of stakeholders and advocate for social and institutional change.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, and a capacity to be highly collegial and collaborative. They will have the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, with a commitment to support all areas of the Department equally, and the capacity for strategic and creative leadership.
The successful candidate will also have a PhD or terminal degree in a relevant discipline along with a distinguished academic record in teaching, research, and service. They will teach in their area of specialization and will be responsible for promoting both existing and future collaborations within and outside the Department and the University.
The ability to engage and mentor both colleagues and students, and to set a tone and be an example communicating the value and importance of diversity, are essential.

Reporting to the Dean and Executive Officer of the Augustana Faculty/Campus, the Chair is responsible for the academic leadership of the Department. The successful candidate will provide dynamic and innovative leadership during an important period of curriculum reform and strategic visioning within the Faculty. The role includes support of junior, mid-career and senior faculty members, developing collaborative research initiatives, and leading program development.
Further information on the role of the Chair can be found here: Selection of Department Chairs Procedure Appendix A Roles and Responsibilities