The department head is expected to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment both within the department and college, and across the broader campus to Provide leadership to enhance the mission and activities of the Department by fostering a vision and strategy to strengthen its research and teaching and to enhance collaboration with other programs

Lead Faculty Development and Academic Culture Initiatives Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives and leadership development programs to support the success of underrepresented and marginalized groups, with a focus on faculty. Develop strategic relationships with key campus partners and academic departments to advance an inclusive academic culture a

will vary per assignment and may include the following Lead independent research activities in collaboration with faculty advisor Participate in a weekly 1 hour research group meeting Meet weekly with graduate students to provide mentoring and research guidance Assist in preparing up to 2 proposals each year Lead/submit a minimum of 2 research papers each year, and revise/