Department
Head, Animal Science - Stephenville, TX
Company Name: Tarleton
State University
Location: Stephenville,
TX
Profession: Higher
Education - Faculty
Job Description:
Tarleton State University seeks a progressive, energetic individual
with strong leadership skills to guide a department of 12 faculties in
teaching, scholarly, and service programs, and to coordinate departmental
contributions to the college, institution, and the broader academic
community. The selected individual must be committed to the continued
development of others and must possess outstanding communication and
interpersonal skills. That individual must promote an atmosphere of cooperation
and collegiality.
Applicants also should possess:
1) A general understanding and/or background in all animal sciences;
2) A strong background and evidence of success in undergraduate teaching;
3) Leadership abilities for applied research and service activities;
4) An appreciation for student-centered teaching, service, and research;
5) The ability to utilize and address future challenges for online and
distance learning applications;
6) A record of service as a liaison for animal sciences within industry;
7) A desire to promote off-site agricultural facilities for teaching and
research; and
8) Evidence of developed partnerships with industry organizations,
commodity groups, state or federal agencies, food science and supply
industries, and/or community associations.
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The
position requires a Ph.D. degree in animal, food, or related sciences and
evidence of administrative leadership experience in teaching and/or
research activities in one or more of the sub-disciplines of animal
science. Applicants must provide evidence of having completed at least
seven years of college teaching with pertinent professional experience
and/or research activities. Candidate should clearly demonstrate vision
and leadership potential. All applicants must possess credentials
qualifying him/her for tenure-track or tenured appointment at the rank of
Associate or Full Professor. Faculties appointed to the rank of associate
professor shall have demonstrated teaching excellence, scholarly/creative
attainment, and professional achievement within an institution of higher
education. Teachers of record must possess minimum Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools credential standards which normally includes 18
graduate credit hours in the subject area taught.
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Preferred
education/experience/skills (additional qualifications):
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Preference
will be given to candidates with prior experience as a department head or
chair.
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Work
Hours
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Normal
work hours with some weekend and evening work. Some travel required.
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