Chair, Department of Political Science | Morgan State University - Military Veterans

Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, the Department Chair serves as the chief representative of the department, the leader of the department in its internal affairs, and the liaison between the departmental faculty and the university administration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Assuming responsibility for setting and meeting enrollment, retention, and graduation projections in line with the University?s goals. Scheduling of courses. Supervising all faculty and staff. Creating and approving goals for the department by interpreting and supporting the goals of the University Advising graduating seniors Carrying out responsibilities associated with annual faculty evaluation, tenure and promotion. Collaborating with area coordinators to assist transfer and other students. Implementing and/or reinforcing changes based on University policies. Interpreting department policies to faculty, staff, and students. Initiating and maintaining communication with administrative staff, faculty, students, industry, external community, state, and national agencies, as necessary. Informing the dean of decisions involving changes and/or issues in the department Conducting meetings with faculty to evaluate and approve departmental plans and delivery of instruction Providing for the necessary research and department support to obtain/maintain external grant funds or donations if appropriate. Resolving issues between faculty and students. Keeping current on trends, issues, and initiatives in political science education that may impact teaching and learning within the departmental programs Assigning teaching loads and other departmental duties. Monitoring compliance with policies and procedures of the University. Serving on the College of Liberal Arts Management Team Attending and participating in College and University meetings, as appropriate. Teaching two courses each semester. Maintaining an active and relevant research agenda. Managing department budget. Documenting departmental activities, including the compilation of the department?s annual report. Advise the Political Science Association and Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society. Determines personnel needs in the department and makes appropriate requests to the Dean and participates in hiring interviews in conjunction with the appropriate search committee. Tracks and analyzes student performance and enrollment data. Ensures department participation in student recruitment efforts, including job fairs and open houses. Provides and/or promotes professional development opportunities to faculty and staff, as appropriate.