Department Chair of History & Geography

Department Chair of History & Geography

Job ID: 290421
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom < policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct < . For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Georgia College invites applications for the position of chair of the Department of History and Geography. The department chair provides leadership for the department and works collaboratively with the faculty to meet the academic needs of students and foster excellence in programs, instruction, scholarly activity, and service. The position is a 12-month appointment reporting to the dean of the college. As a member of the faculty, the department chair contributes to the work of the department through teaching, remaining active as a scholar, and through service. The department chair must have the ability to effectively manage course scheduling, budgets, personnel and facilities; lead curriculum development; and carry out other department leadership functions in addition to performing other duties as assigned.

The department supports the mission of the university by providing courses for the core and by providing a wide range of history and geography courses in support of its majors and minors as well as for innovative certificate programs and courses that can be used as electives for many majors. These courses are also useful for students in other majors, especially those with plans to pursue careers in teaching. We also offer two innovative certificate programs: one in Global Foodways Studies and one in Geographic Information Science.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of a Department mission including short and long term plans based on The University's Vision Statement and Goals and the mission of the College.

• Responsible for the recruitment, orientation and advisement of students, staff and faculty in collaboration with the faculty, including an assessment and recommendation of faculty candidates.

• Administration of faculty and staff development programs, and recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion.

• Administrative responsibility in staffing classes along with the scheduling and collaborating with department faculty in planning the schedule

• Administration of the departmental budget and collaborating with the department faculty in the planning of the budget.

• Supervision of all employees in the Department including administration of performance evaluations.

• Conduct program reviews to evaluate existing degree, accreditation, certification, and other academic programs and to include development of new programs and implementation of improved programs to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research.

• Management of facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classroom and laboratories, where applicable.

• Support of graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain admission to graduate or professional schools.

• Serve as the Departments representative and liaison with other University offices and departments.

• In conjunction with the chair responsibilities, the department chair is expected to carry a 50% teaching load during the academic year, either at the undergraduate or graduate level.

• Serve on elected and appointed committees and acceptance of other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
PhD in History or Geography or a related discipline

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 ( faculty credentials), including 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline taught

Other Required Qualifications
Evidence of strong communication skills (verbal and written) and strong organizational skills

Evidence of a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with a team of faculty and support staff and with campus partners

Required Experience
Experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor

A record of effective teaching, service, and scholarly activity within the candidate's area of specialization

Relevant administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Experience serving as an academic department chair or a record of success in academic leadership at the program level or higher

Experience--or strong interest in--teaching at a liberal arts institution

Demonstrated evidence of significant involvement in curricular development, implementation, and assessment

Experience with integrating high impact, engaged pedagogies into the curriculum

Successful experience with personnel management

Experience with student, faculty, and staff evaluation, recruitment, and retention

Required Documents to Attach

Please provide:

• CV
• a Cover Letter
• a Statement of Leadership Philosophy
• a list of references
• Unofficial transcripts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including a well-developed sense of fairness and integrity

A strong commitment to the college and university mission and a passion for working with and mentoring faculty and students

A commitment to fostering academic excellence

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

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