Department Head of Agriculture
- Employer
- Arkansas Tech University
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Feb 9, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Architecture
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Department Head of Agriculture
About Arkansas Tech
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech is a state supported comprehensive
institution, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional
Education Board (SREB) level III institution. It is the
third-largest in the state with an enrollment close to 12,000
students. The Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas
River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one
hour from the capital city of Little Rock and boasts a charming
blend of historic and modern architecture, including beautiful
grounds and greenery. Offering over 100 undergraduate degree
programs and more than 25 graduate degree programs across seven
academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to
provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a
diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech
University and the surrounding community, please visit our website
at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational
resources.
Position Summary
The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences invites
applications for Department Head of Agriculture. The Department of
Agriculture serves over 280 students majoring in Agriculture
Business or Agricultural Education. The department maintains
relationships with agricultural businesses and organizations in
Arkansas and beyond. The department head is responsible for
implementing university policies and procedures at the department
level. The department head, who reports to the dean of the College
of Engineering and Applied Sciences, works in cooperation with the
faculty to ensure quality in educational delivery and compliance
with state and national accreditation standards. The department
head also represents the department within the university and the
community and works collegially with faculty, academic program
directors, and other administrators. The department head must have
the ability to manage and work with a diverse group of staff,
faculty, and administrators and effectively oversee the outdoor
learning laboratory and farm operations. This is a full-time,
twelve-month position. The anticipated start date is July 1,
2021.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the department head include leadership and
management of the department by providing guidance in the hiring
process of faculty and staff; oversight of annual faculty and staff
evaluations as well as the faculty promotion and tenure process;
developing and approving course schedules including faculty
assignments; developing, teaching, and assessing department
courses; management of the department’s assessment process;
engaging students in high-impact learning practices; effective
advising and mentoring of students; development of a sustainable
scholarship program, including seeking external funds to support
the program; student recruitment; budgeting; supervision of
department staff; curriculum development; and providing impactful
departmental, college, university, and professional service to the
university, community and state.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Understanding of academic department personnel and culture.
• Organization, diplomacy, team-building.
• Ability to envision new opportunities for the department.
• Commitment to solve problems, address conflicts in a constructive
manner, and resolve complex personnel issues.
Minimum Requirements
• Earned doctorate and professional accomplishments appropriate for
an academic discipline within the department.
• Experience in an academic leadership role such as program
director/coordinator, or equivalent experience.
• Record of research, teaching, and service sufficient for faculty
appointment in the department at the associate or professor rank or
higher.
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications
• Evidence of strong partnership-building skills with
stakeholders.
• Evidence of cooperative management style and good communication
skills.
• Commitment to the development of innovative teaching and
instructional technologies.
• Excellence in teaching, scholarship, professional activity and
community service.
• Evidence of curriculum development, student recruitment,
assessment, grant writing, fund-raising, and budgeting.
• Experience in academic farm management or production
agriculture.
• Evidence of or potential for fostering an inclusive environment
for diverse populations.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical
Demands
• Department of Agriculture, Russellville campus
• Work duties will occur in office, classroom, and farm
environments
What to Submit
Letter of application, curriculum vita, unofficial copies of
transcripts, and contact information for five references.
To be considered for the position of Department Head of Agriculture all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on March 9, 2021 before 6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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