Chair, Department of Political Science

Morgan State University Job Posting Job Title : Chair, Department of Political ScienceDivision : Division of Academic AffairsDepartment : Department of Political Science & International StudiesWork Status : Full TimePosition Category : FacultyFLSA : ExemptPay Range : Salary RangeFund Source : State SupportJob Duties Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, the Department Chair serves as the chief representative of the department, the leader of the department in its internal affairs, and the liaison between the departmental faculty and the university administration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following : Assuming responsibility for setting and meeting enrollment, retention, and graduation projections in line with the University’s goals.Scheduling of courses.Supervising all faculty and staff.Creating and approving goals for the department by interpreting and supporting the goals of the University.Carrying out responsibilities associated with annual faculty evaluation, tenure, and promotion.Collaborating with area coordinators to assist transfer and other students.Implementing and / or reinforcing changes based on University policies.Interpreting department policies to faculty, staff, and students.Initiating and maintaining communication with administrative staff, faculty, students, industry, external community, state, and national agencies, as necessary.Informing the dean of decisions involving changes and / or issues in the department.Conducting meetings with faculty to evaluate and approve departmental plans and delivery of instruction.Providing for the necessary research and department support to obtain / maintain external grant funds or donations if appropriate.Resolving issues between faculty and students.Keeping current on trends, issues, and initiatives in political science education that may impact teaching and learning within the departmental programs.Assigning teaching loads and other departmental duties.Monitoring compliance with policies and procedures of the University.Serving on the College of Liberal Arts Management Team.Attending and participating in College and University meetings, as appropriate.Teaching two courses each semester.Maintaining an active and relevant research agenda.Documenting departmental activities, including the compilation of the department’s annual report.Advise the Political Science Association and Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society.Determines personnel needs in the department and makes appropriate requests to the Dean and participates in hiring interviews in conjunction with the appropriate search committee.Tracks and analyzes student performance and enrollment data.Ensures department participation in student recruitment efforts, including job fairs and open houses.Provides and / or promotes professional development opportunities to faculty and staff, as appropriate.Expand and grow the programs within the department.Requested Minimum Qualifications An earned Ph.D. in Political Science.Achieved the rank of Full Professor or have the qualifications necessary to earn the rank of Full Professor at Morgan State University.Evidence of successful teaching, research, and service.Evidence of scholarly achievement.Evidence of a robust research agenda.Other Preferences for Consideration Evidence of strong leadership, administrative, interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.Evidence of leadership experience appropriate to support the university’s vision of academic distinction.Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse faculty and a diverse student body.Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at the departments, college, university, and community levels.Evidence of collaborations with interdisciplinary initiatives.Evidence of demonstrated ability to contribute to the mission of the James H. Gilliam Jr., College of Liberal Arts, and Morgan State University.Posting Number : FA00234Number of Vacancies : 1Job Open Date : 05 / 20 / 2024Best Consideration Date : Job Close Date : Special Instructions to Applicant Please include the contact information for three (3) professional references in the References section of the application.Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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