Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chair, Science and Mathematics

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Directly supervises the faculty in the Division.* Evaluates faculty and staff performance in consultation with the Dean.* Supports and oversees the overall development of the Division faculty and staff.* Recruits, appoints, and supervises division staff and student assistants.* Reviews faculty and staff grievances within the division and makes decisions in consultation with the Dean.* Promotes faculty development and recruitment for the Division.* Evaluates faculty in accordance with evaluation guidelines and the guidelines for tenure and promotion.* Initiates hiring of full-time faculty (including working with HR, credentialing, etc.) and makes recommendations to the dean for faculty appointments, promotions, and compensation.* Hires adjunct faculty* Leads the scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses and course cancellations as necessary.* Addresses student concerns and is the point of contact for students.* Manages budgets and requests and allocates funds appropriately to meet the needs of the Division.* Leads strategic (including short- and long-term) planning, direction, and development of the academic division. Works with faculty and staff to establish and maintain a long-term vision for the Division that is consistent with the College, Academic Affairs Division, and University missions.* Ensures Division compliance with College, University, System, and State rules and regulations.* Advises the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:*** Earned doctorate in Chemistry, Biology, Math, Physics, or a related field from an accredited institution.* Demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership and the ability to foster a collegial, supportive, and student-centered academic environment* Track record of excellence in teaching (including online) various courses in the candidate’s discipline.* Evidence of an active, ongoing research agenda.* Demonstrated experience supervising faculty and staff, supporting professional growth, and fostering a collaborative departmental culture.* Knowledge of state and federal guidelines as they pertain to higher education* Must have qualifications that meet expectations for tenure and rank at TAMUT ()* Earned doctorate in Chemistry, Biology or a related field from an accredited institution.* A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in higher education.* A minimum of 1 year as a division/department chair.* Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.* Ability to maintain confidentiality.* Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.As a member of The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive regional university that provides students with academically challenging, engaging, and rewarding educational experiences through quality teaching, scholarship, student support services, co-curricular programming, research, and service.

Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, students are afforded the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, abilities, and skills to become leaders in their chosen professions and to prepare for the opportunities of serving in a global environment.

A&M–Texarkana began in 1971 as part of East Texas State University and joined The Texas A&M University System in 1996. Our 375-acre campus, which opened in 2008, is near beautiful Bringle Lake in Texarkana, Texas, in a region known as the Ark-La-Tex.

With a commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community leadership, A&M-Texarkana is comprised of three academic colleges: education and liberal arts; business; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The university accommodates students by offering flexible class schedules, web-based courses, and online degree programs.

A&M-Texarkana is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Red River Athletic Conference, with men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, and softball programs.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of eleven universities, seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual employee. Equal opportunity and access will be provided throughout the A&M System to all students, employees, and prospective employees.

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