Department Head- Biology
Core
Chief academic and administrative officer leading the Department of Biology at Penn State, responsible for strategic vision, faculty/staff development, budget management, and advancing research and education missions.
Role type
Senior academic administrator (Department Head)
Builds
A vibrant academic community comprising 70 faculty, 33 postdocs, 90 grad students, and 20 staff, serving 1,526 undergraduates.
Domain
Higher Education / Life Sciences
Required skills
Strategic leadership, budget management, academic administration, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, public advocacy, change management
Preferred skills
Tenure-track professor credentials, distinguished research record, experience in large academic departments
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Articulate and advance a compelling vision for the Department's future; sustain a collegial, collaborative culture; support faculty and staff success through mentoring and resource allocation; strengthen research excellence and emerging opportunities; champion excellence in undergraduate and graduate education; foster interdisciplinary collaborations; serve as an advocate for the Department with College and University leadership; develop and manage budgets strategically; promote transparent communication and shared governance; foster a welcoming environment for all department members; maintain an active research program.
Seniority
Senior, executive leadership