Department Head of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

Position Information

Classification Title Department Chair/Head AC FLSA Faculty Rank Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in Fashion Merchandising, Textiles, or Furnishings and Interiors or a closely related area.

Position Summary

The College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) at the University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking applications for the Department Head of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors (TMI).

The Department Head reports directly to the Dean of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences with annual reviews and third year administrative reviews informed by the faculty of the unit. The Department Head is a member of a College leadership team committed to the integration of the missions of research, instruction, and extension and outreach in a research land-grant institution.

The position is a nine-month academic year appointment with administrative and summer months' salary supplement while serving as Department Head. Time allocation is 60-65% administration, 30-35% research or teaching, and 5% service to be determined based on the interests and strengths of the candidate and fit with the needs of the unit at the time of hire.

Summary of Responsibilities and Expectations

* Provide outstanding leadership and administrative oversight, understand complex finance and budgetary information, handle sensitive personnel matters, and provide effective and responsible management of available resources;

* Recruit, mentor and advance faculty and staff through the steps of appointment, reappointment, promotion and tenure, and support recognition appropriate to position and rank, thereby building a high quality and cohesive faculty;

* Serve as a strong advocate for the unit, actively engaging faculty, alumni and donors; provide intentional and active leadership to initiatives and work collaboratively with external relations to maximize the visibility and the reputation of the unit;

* Report annually to the Dean on the teaching, research and public service programs of the unit including assessments of the performance of faculty members in the department, giving special attention to quality in areas of assigned responsibilities in teaching, research and public service;

* Build relationships with disciplinary professionals, agencies, and associations in the state, region, and nationally including the Georgia Soft Goods Education Foundation Board;

* Communicate and work effectively and collegially with individuals on and off campus;

* Build on existing strengths in the College and UGA entrepreneurship, data literacy and communications skill development initiatives.

* Foster innovation and entrepreneurship while building consensus for new initiatives and ideas;

* Develop a collegial environment and foster an environment of shared governance; and

* Appreciate and respect the various disciplines and missions of the College.

Additional Requirements

Required Qualifications:

This position requires strong leadership capabilities and the ability to foster success in research, service, and development funding. It is expected that the successful candidate will lead the faculty and its programs to a higher level of excellence. The ideal candidate will have:

* A proven record of scholarly achievement, clear and convincing evidence of leadership and administrative effectiveness, and a commitment to excellence in research, undergraduate and graduate education, and public service.

* A demonstrated track record of supporting student-centered development as it relates to student retention, persistence, graduation, and job placement.

* Demonstrated leadership at a management level including program development and leadership of accredited programs.

* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills.

* Evidence of a national and/or international reputation in a substantive area of the discipline.

* All candidates must have an earned doctorate in Fashion Merchandising, Textiles, or Furnishings and Interiors or a related area.

* For information about the requirements for appointment at the rank of Department Head, please see the University of Georgia's Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and College of Family and Consumer Sciences criteria ().

* Internal candidates must be a full professor with tenure by the effective date of the appointment.

* External candidates must be:

* a full professor or associate professor with at least five years of experience to qualify for appointment at the rank of full professor, and

* eligible for tenure upon appointment at the time of hire. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must have been tenured at a prior institution and bring a demonstrably national reputation to UGA.

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