Texas State University At San Marcos - San Marcos, TX
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
San Marcos, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Department of Biology at Texas State University is seeking a senior scholar to serve as Department Chair starting in Summer or Fall 2025. This role involves academic and administrative leadership, reporting to the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering. The Chair will collaborate with various stakeholders to advance the department's strategic goals, focusing on enhancing teaching and increasing research funding. The position is tenure-track at the Professor rank, and while teaching is not required, it is an available opportunity. The department serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering a rigorous academic environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the academic and administrative leader of the Department of Biology.
- Collaborate with the Dean and other university leaders to support strategic goals.
- Lead a faculty committed to advancing undergraduate and graduate teaching.
- Increase externally funded research and innovation.
- Maintain an active research program.
- Engage with faculty and staff to promote a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field.
- Record of instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level.
- Sustained record of teaching, service, and scholarly achievements consistent with the rank of a tenured professor.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated record of effective academic leadership.
- Successful record of maintaining a competitively funded research program.
- Experience with shared governance among diverse faculty.
- Administrative, research, and teaching philosophies that align with the department and university.
Benefits
- Tenure-track position at the Professor rank.
- Opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary department.
- Engagement in a diverse and collaborative academic environment.
