Department Head - Biology & Microbiology

Posting Details

Posting Details

Institution South Dakota State University

Working Title Department Head
- Biology & Microbiology

Posting Number F01913P

Department SDSU-Biology & Microbiology

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text South Dakota State University (SDState) seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as Department Head of the Department of Biology and Microbiology within the College of Natural Sciences.

This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track, benefits-eligible appointment with the academic rank of either Associate or Full Professor. This leadership position is located in Brookings, SD, serves asthe executive officer of the department and reports directly to theDean of the College of Natural Sciences.

This Department of Biology and Microbiology offers a variety of undergraduate degree programs including Human Biology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology. Together these majors train over
500 undergraduates for admission to professional programs in healthcare domains, graduate school, careers in industry, and avariety of other career paths. The Department is a key driver of South Dakota State University’s R1 Our Way mission to expand federally funded research and has active research and graduate programs focused on mammalian physiology and cell biology, microbial biology, plant physiology and molecular biology, and bioprocessing biotechnology.

Department members lead or contribute to large research programs including multiple federally-funded research centers and engage in STEM outreach and workforce development. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefitof and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to thisland-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Department of Biology and Microbiology seeks an innovative and collaborative leader with thevision, communication skills, and administrative capacity to guidethe department. The successful candidate should be committed to establishing collaborative relationships, fostering an environment in which faculty and stakeholders are engaged partners, and communicating consistently and effectively. The Department Head is responsible for leading the development and maintenance of strong academic programs, supporting student recruitment and success across undergraduate and graduate programs, and ensuring that curricula remain rigorous, current, and responsive to workforce needs.
  
  The Department Head also provides leadership for the department’s research enterprise by supporting faculty grant development, managing research infrastructure and operations,mentoring early-career faculty, promoting collaboration, and cultivating a culture of high-quality, externally funded research.

BENEFITS SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans,compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offera generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours ofannual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, andeleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal andstate-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition forstate-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’sguidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Biology, Microbiology Biotechnology or closely related field by application date.
• Meets the standards for tenure and rank within the department.
  
  Standards documents are available upon request to the search committee chair.
• Evidence of effective leadership and administrative skills including management of academic and research programs, managing complex budgets, fiscal matters, and/or personnel within an academic setting.
• Effective interpersonal relations, consensus building,professionalism, and motivational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the land-grant mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in academic administration, including…