Chair, Department of Biology
The University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi invites applications for the full-time,
12-month administrative faculty position as Chair of the Department of
Biology in the College of Liberal Arts. The University of Mississippi is in
an exciting phase of institutional growth and is located in the city of
Oxford, a vibrant community known for its small-town Southern charm and
outstanding educational and cultural opportunities. The Department of
Biology consists of a dynamic mix of tenured/tenure-track and instructional
faculty (36), postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students, and hosts one
of the largest cohorts of undergraduate majors and course enrollments per
year at the university (930 and 11,500 students, respectively). It is home
to a diverse yet integrated community of scientist-educators whose research
interests span the scale of genes and microbes to ecosystems (for more
information visit biology.olemiss.edu). Candidates for the position of Chair
must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in any area of the biological
sciences, a strong record of successful undergraduate and graduate teaching,
professional accomplishments commensurate with tenure at the rank of
Professor, and be eligible to work in the United States. Candidates should
have a history of exemplary research scholarship and funding, a demonstrated
record of financial and personnel management, and strong interpersonal and
leadership skills. The successful candidate will be expected to convey a
clear vision for the Department based on the University Strategic Plan
(um2020.olemiss.edu), be committed to the professional development of
faculty and staff, foster collaborations with appropriate campus
constituencies, and be passionate about advancing the well-being of the
Department.
To apply, visit our Online Employment Service at jobs.olemiss.edu.
Applications should include: a complete curriculum vitae and a cover letter
which includes the following: a statement of administrative philosophy, a
statement of vision for the Department, and a list of the names and contact
information of at least five references. Review of applications will begin
30 November 2015, and continue until the position is filled or an adequate
applicant pool is established. The anticipated starting date is June 2016,
but is flexible. Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr.
Charles L. Hussey, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, who
serves as the search chair ([email protected], 662-915-7301).
Committed to being one of America’s great public universities, the
University of Mississippi welcomes applications from women and members of
other underrepresented groups, and is an
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Title IV/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA
Employer.
