Department Head- Biology

Department Head
- 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 student 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. Enforced approved repotting sequence Student-Faculty-Head-Dean-Provost-President to ensure proper handling of academic matters. Collaborate with faculty and committees of the Department in connection with the following:
Formulation of curriculum proposals and other educational policies to enhance the instructional program of the Department. Preparation of class schedules and assignments of classes to the Department's faculty, with appropriate coordination and approval through the Provost. Preparation, with assistance of the faculty and particularly department heads, of budget recommendations for submissions to the President. Development and application of measure to evaluate individual faculty teaching performance.

Regulation and control of expenditures in keeping with authorized budget and the efficient utilization of resources. Cooperation with other departments and with programs of the University faculty. Assistance in the total development and over-all administration of a superior program of research and instruction. Enhancement of the over-all public relations and developmental efforts of the University. Carrying out the programs of the Department within the financial constraints and financial policies of the University.

Making and adjusting programs of study for students enrolled in the Department in general accordance with academic regulations. Effecting minor adjustments of curricula of the Department and conferring with the Dean and Provost in making other adjustments within the established policy of the University. Represent the Department, College and University at professional meetings. Advise the Dean, regularly, through conferences and reports, on the status of the academic program and personnel, educational goals, accreditation of programs and other matters, that will lead to providing excellent academic programs.

Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Dean, Provost and President.

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education and possess the qualifications necessary to hold a tenured position. Five (5) or more years of college teaching in 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.

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.