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The Department Head oversees all aspects of the department’s academic programs, personnel, budget, and strategic initiatives while maintaining an active research portfolio. The role is structured with a 50% research expectation, ensuring the Department Head continues to contribute to the university’s scholarly mission through externally funded research, publications, and mentoring of graduate students.\nResponsibilities:\nLeadership & Administration\nProvide strategic leadership and oversight for departmental operations, programs, and initiatives.\n\nManage the allocation of human, fiscal, and material resources in alignment with college and university priorities.\n\nEnsure compliance with university policies, system regulations, state and federal laws, and accreditation standards.\n\nRepresent the department to internal and external stakeholders, including professional organizations, community partners, and funding agencies.\n\nPromote a culture of collaboration, and shared governance.\n\nResearch & Scholarship\nMaintain an active and externally funded research program aligned with the department’s mission and disciplinary standards.\n\nPublish regularly in peer-reviewed journals and present research at professional conferences.\n\nMentor graduate and undergraduate students in research, scholarship, and creative activity.\n\nSupport and promote research excellence among departmental faculty.\n\nCollaborate across departments and disciplines to advance the college’s research enterprise and secure extramural funding.\n\nEnhance the department’s national and international visibility through research and scholarly engagement.\n\nFaculty & Staff Oversight\nServe as the lead of the department; all faculty report to the Department Head.\n\nConduct annual performance evaluations of faculty and staff, ensuring recognition of contributions in teaching, research, and service.\n\nSupport faculty in achieving excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.\n\nOversee faculty recruitment, hiring, mentoring, promotion, and tenure processes in coordination with college and university policies.\n\nAcademic Programs & Student Success\nProvide oversight of the department’s academic programs, curricula, and student learning outcomes.\n\nEnsure the quality and relevance of academic offerings, including program review and accreditation compliance.\n\nCollaborate with faculty and staff to advance student success, retention, and career readiness.\n\nPartner with the Associate Dean and college leadership to enhance teaching effectiveness and program innovation.\n\nStrategic Planning & Assessment\nImplement and advance the College’s Strategic Action Plan within the department.\n\nEstablish departmental goals, assess outcomes, and report progress.\n\nSupport and strengthen departmental contributions to research, outreach, and service.\n\nBudget & Resource Management\nDevelop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets in alignment with college and university priorities.\n\nEnsure effective stewardship of fiscal and material resources.\n\nAdvocate for departmental needs and secure resources to support academic and research excellence.\n\nParticipates in college-wide events. Performs other duties as assigned.\n\nRequired Education & Experience:\nEarned doctorate or terminal degree or related discipline.\n\nRequired Knowledge Skills & Abilities:\nRecord of excellence in teaching and service appropriate for appointment as a Full or Associate Professor with tenure.\n\nDemonstrated administrative leadership experience (e.g., program director, associate chair, chair, or equivalent).\n\nStrong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience leading large-scale research projects or centers.\n\nDemonstrated success in mentoring graduate students and junior faculty in research.\n\nExperience in strategic planning, budget management, and personnel administration.\n\nCommitment to faculty governance.\n\nAbility to build partnerships with external stakeholders, agencies, and industry to support research and academic programs.\n\nJob Posting Close Date:\nUntil Filled\n\nRequired Attachments:\nPlease attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.\nResume or Curriculum Vitae\n\nCover Letter\n\nApplication Submission Guidelines:\nAll applicants are required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied tothe available position via the PVAMU Careersite.\nThe required documents listed in the above \"Required Attachments\" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicatedto ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicatedabove at 936-261-1730 or  should you need assistancewith the online application process.\nBackground Check Requirements:\nAll positions are security-sensitive. 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