Department Head- Biology
Core
Chief academic and administrative officer leading the Department of Biology at Penn State, responsible for strategic vision, faculty/staff leadership, budget management, and advancing research and education missions.
Role type
Senior academic administrator (Department Head)
Builds
Academic department operations, strategic research programs, undergraduate and graduate education initiatives
Domain
Higher Education / Life Sciences
Required skills
Strategic leadership, budget management, faculty mentorship, academic program development, stakeholder advocacy, organizational change management
Preferred skills
Distinguished research record, interdisciplinary collaboration, grant acquisition
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Articulate and advance a compelling vision for the Department's future; develop and manage budgets strategically; foster interdisciplinary collaborations; serve as an advocate for the Department with College and University leadership; maintain an active and visible research program
Seniority
Senior, executive academic leadership