Department Head- Biology

Position Title

Head of the Department of Biology

In keeping with the President’s commitment to Tuskegee University becoming an “Outcomes-Oriented University,” the ideal Head of the Department of Biology will possess the willingness to use their expertise to assist in the university’s efforts to be a sustainable academic organization committed to excellence.

• Teach at least two courses each semester.
• Administer retention, student advisement, class schedule planning, and general supervision of teaching, service and related activities of the department.
• Develop best practices to recruit and retain scholarly students.
• Provide the vision and leadership to ensure greater entry of our students into clinical, biomedical research and professional careers.
• Pursue an independent scholarly research program, publish in peer reviewed high impact journals.
• Develop successful grant proposals to attract external funding to support the research program.
• Build productive and long‑term relationships with alumni and corporate sponsors.
• Mentor new faculty and foster a positive and growing environment.
• Work with faculty to support new professional development opportunities.
• Provide effective leadership to the department’s faculty who will be required to be innovative and proactive in teaching effectiveness.
• Assist in program and curriculum development.
• Ensure that all faculty follow department policies and procedures.
• Analyze all department related issues and provide immediate resolutions.
• Demonstrate collegiality and service to the college and the university community at large by serving on various committees.
• Lead faculty, students and staff acquiring and/or improving skills to support teaching, research and service.
• Uphold institutional policies in teaching, research and service to support student development and ensure compliance with deadlines in fulfillment of those policies as stipulated in the calendar.
• Promote programs for scholarship, professional growth, academic welfare, and personal development of faculty and students.
• Supervise and evaluate teaching effectiveness and improvement of instruction.
• Enforce approved reporting sequence Student‑Faculty‑Head‑Dean‑Provost‑President to ensure proper handling of academic matters.

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education and possess the qualifications necessary to hold a tenured position.
• Five or more years of college teaching in a related field to the appointment of associate or full professor with tenure.
• Experience with integrated practice and/or collaborative learning.
• Evidence of scholarly activity through publications.
• Evidence of strong track record of receiving external grant funds.
• Significant, relevant and successful experience in a comparable administrative leadership position in higher education.

Full‑time position. Travel required. Night, weekend, and after‑hour work required. No grant or contract funding. Physical demands: exempt from FLSA.

• Ability to harness and manage financial resources.
• Demonstrate organizational and team‑building skills with the ability to foster productive relationships among students, faculty, staff and alumni.