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Confidential, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32099

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About the Company

Leading university with various higher education offerings

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1972

Employees 1001-5000

Categories

Search Engine Education Baseball Basketball Colleges & Universities Fitness Higher Education Online Learning University Of North Florida Colleges Florida Jacksonville Jacksonville Schools North Florida UNF University of North Florida

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chair for its Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and visionary leader, responsible for guiding the department through significant growth and development. This role involves building consensus, fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, and overseeing all educational, faculty, research, service, and outreach activities. The Chair will also be tasked with strategic and responsible management of the department's operations and budget, as well as working with the Dean to encourage philanthropic engagement and support. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a strong record of research and teaching, and the ability to inspire new growth and connections both within the department and with the greater community.

Applicants for the Chair position at the company should have a Ph.D. in an area related to psychological or brain sciences and a proven track record of academic leadership. The role requires a leader who can facilitate discussions, listen to diverse viewpoints, and practice shared governance. The Chair will be expected to lead a strategic planning and visioning process, advocate for the department at various levels, and promote excellence in teaching, service, and research. An understanding of and appreciation for unionized campuses is essential. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is known for its active research partnerships and a strong commitment to student engagement in research. The Chair will be instrumental in advancing the department's mission and goals, including the potential development of a doctoral program and the expansion of the department's facilities.

Hiring Manager Title Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration Medical Care/Hospital Administration