Department Head And Professor - Entomology

Position Information

Classification Title Department Chair/Head AC FLSA Faculty Rank Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenured Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Entomology or a related discipline.

Position Summary

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks candidates for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Entomology.

• This is a 9-month +2, tenured faculty position.

• This position is expected to be highly engaged with various commodity commissions, groups, and other stakeholders of departmental programs.

• UGA Entomology is a highly ranked Department, and the Department Head plays a key leadership role to sustain and elevate the reputation.

Additional Requirements

• A demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and/or extension is required.

• The successful applicant must qualify for the rank of Professor consistent with the Department of Entomology Promotion and Tenure Unit Criteria found here: https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/Entomology2015.pdf

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Current or previous rank of Professor with tenure

• At least two years of higher education administrative experience is desirable.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Other essential qualifications include evidence of creative and innovative leadership, demonstrated success in procuring extramural funding, and the proven ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Planning:

• Administer, coordinate, and develop a culture that supports student mentoring and success in next-generation science, inclusive of our world-recognized faculty, and staff. Ensure leadership of high-quality teaching, research, and extension programs and interdisciplinary work; build upon the department's success in both basic and applied research.

• Lead the program planning and implementation process with vision and intentionality.

Percentage Of Time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Personnel Management and Professional Development:

• Manage the personnel-related issues in the department for both faculty and staff. Promote faculty professional development by advising team members through the promotion and tenure process and helping team members excel professionally. This role is also responsible for faculty performance evaluations.

• Manage and oversee the department's faculty recruitment and professional development opportunities as well as student recruitment.

Percentage Of Time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Resource and Budget Management:

• Effectively manage a robust statewide budget to promote the goals of the department.

• Play a proactive role in increasing extramural support for these programs; assist and mentor faculty in obtaining gifts, grants, and contracts.

• Work closely with and be supported by the department's highly qualified fiscal and administrative professionals in the management and control of the fiscal budget.

Percentage Of Time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Outreach:

• Work collaboratively with College and University departments and units, and State and National agency administrators; represent the department in front of state and federal personnel and industry clientele.

Percentage Of Time 10

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Other Documents #1

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