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University of Utah ยท 3 months ago

Department Chair in the Department of Political Science

positionSalt Lake City, UT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Utah is seeking a Department Chair for the Department of Political Science at the rank of Full Professor. The role involves providing academic and administrative leadership, fostering collaboration, and advancing the department's research profile while supporting undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic and visionary leadership that advances the department's research profile, student success, and community engagement
Provide administrative oversight of the department
Recruit, retain, and mentor faculty
Support undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, and student success
Foster a culture of collaboration, academic excellence, shared governance, and service to the community
Manage departmental budgets and resources
Serve as Managing Editor for the Political Research Quarterly (PRQ) journal
Represent and advocate for the department within the College of Social and Behavioral Science and the University
Represent the department to external stakeholders and promote interdisciplinary connections
Maintain an active research and teaching portfolio appropriate to the mission of an R1 university

Qualification

. in Political ScienceDistinguished research recordAdministrative leadership experienceExcellence in teachingExperience managing budgetsSecuring external fundingMentoring facultyStudentsFostering interdisciplinary initiativesCollaborative leadership style

Required

Ph.D. in Political Science
Appointment as Full Professor with tenure, or qualifications suitable for tenure at this rank in the Department of Political Science at the University of Utah
Distinguished record of research and scholarly achievement with evidence of sustained impact
Evidence of excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Evidence of an inclusive, transparent and collaborative leadership style that fosters excellence in research, teaching and service
Demonstrated administrative or leadership experience, such as serving as department chair, associate chair, center director, or equivalent role
Commitment to fostering faculty, staff, and student success

Preferred

Experience managing budgets and resources
Record of success in securing external research funding
Experience mentoring faculty and graduate students
Demonstrated ability to foster interdisciplinary initiatives

Company

University of Utah

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The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
dateFounded in 1850
location
Salt Lake City, ut, US
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://utah.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Allison Nicholson
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