Industrial Studies Department Chair Position

Position Summary:
The Industrial Studies Department Chair is a tenure-track leadership and faculty position. This individual will provide leadership in the department of Industrial Studies, enhancing existing programs and leading new initiatives; fostering external relationships and seeking resources; leading ATMAE accreditation efforts; managing program budget and resources; and working in coordination with the College Dean, other College leaders, and diverse offices on campus to achieve strategic priorities.
This is a tenure-track faculty position with an annual appointment and a start date of June 1, 2020.

Leadership & Responsibilities:
This appointment is approximately 75% administrative and 25% teaching and advising.
• Working with faculty and staff in the department by providing leadership, supervision and mentoring
• Develop class schedules and teaching assignments
• Lead strategic planning efforts in the department and align with University Strategic Plan
• Lead ATMAE accreditation and assessment activities for Industrial Studies program
• Lead curricular changes including program development and other academic initiatives
• Develop new and enhance current external relationships with employers, alumni, donors and other stakeholders; seek external resources to support Industrial Studies program mission
• Manage Industrial Studies budgets and resources
• Provide a vision and future for the department which fosters program excellence
• Teaching and advising (approximately 25% of appointment) in the area(s) of industrial studies and/or industrial technology
• Lead program activities related to student and academic affairs
• Provide leadership for department, college and university through working with college and university leadership
Other duties as assigned