Professor​/Department Chair

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Security Sensitive Position? Yes

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Posting Number TSU
203828

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Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the general guidance of the Dean, School of Public Affairs, the Department Chair will be responsible for the administrative and academic functions of the Political Science and Public Administration Department. The Department offers three Bachelor’s degrees (Political Science, Public Affairs, and Emergency Management and Homeland Security) and a Master of Public Administration degree. The Department Chair will maintain a 75% teaching load during the academic year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, lead the faculty in continued curricular development, engage in and encourage active research, promote outreach and engagement relevant to the Texas Southern University designation as a special purpose institution for urban programming, and lead initiatives to develop and advance the department.

The Chair will work with the Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation and other governing bodies to maintain program accreditations.

This is a 12-month appointment with direct reporting to the Dean of the School of Public Affairs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses at the master’s and doctoral levels.
• Engages in, encourages and promotes active research, promotes outreach/engagement.
• Assumes responsibility for the administrative and academic functions of the department
• Leads the faculty in continued curricular and co-curricular development.
• Leads the faculty in expanding and extending reach of program.
• Assist the Dean in supervising and directing the work activities of staff in department.
• Supervises faculty and staff and provides overall direction and expectations for the department.
• Maintains human resources responsibilities and authority for faculty and staff.
• Serve as the primary departmental contact for institutional advancement, recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Coordinate the efforts of faculty search/screen committees.
• Promote team effort within the department for addressing departmental and institutional issues.
• Work to maintain civility and respect among faculty, faculty/students, and faculty/university offices.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Dean and Provost.

Academic Leadership & Administration

• Implement the department’s mission through short- and long-term planning aligned with the university’s vision statement, the school’s strategic plan, and departmental goals.
• Provide administrative oversight for course scheduling, faculty assignments, and part-time staffing to ensure effective delivery of academic programs.
• Lead program review processes to evaluate existing degree programs, accreditation and certification compliance, and other academic offerings; facilitate the development and implementation of new or improved programs.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, advisement, mentoring and professional development of faculty and staff in collaboration with departmental faculty.
• Administer performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion.
• Represent the department as a liaison to other university offices, divisions, and external constituencies.
• Manage departmental facilities and equipment to promote quality instruction across classroom and laboratory environments, where applicable.
• Support student success by connecting graduates with employment opportunities or pathways to graduate and professional programs.

Budget & Fiscal Responsibilities

• Administer the departmental budget in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with University policy.
• Collaborate with faculty and…