Professor and Head - Plant and Microbial Biology - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology within the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications for the position of Professor and Head to start fall 2025. Our mission is to conduct fundamental research and provide education in plant and microbial biology. We seek a dynamic and innovative leader with an outstanding record of research, teaching and mentoring, and service. The Department evolved into its current form in 2016 to embrace multiple biological models; the incoming head is expected to continue shaping this new vision. The ideal candidate should be a supportive colleague committed to fostering collaboration and inclusivity within a diverse department, bringing people together to identify new opportunities, and advancing the department's mission.
Key responsibilities of the Department Head include:
- Developing departmental goals, budget priorities, and allocations
- Guiding strategic visioning to enhance the department
- Formulating recommendations for hiring, mentoring, awards, tenure, promotion, retention, and evaluation of faculty and departmental support staff
- Assigning teaching in coordination with the College and Directors of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies
- Supporting an equitable and inclusive department culture
- Fostering an atmosphere of collegiality and belonging for all department members
- Partnering with the University of Minnesota Foundation and collegiate leaders to cultivate philanthropic opportunities for faculty and learners in the department
- Representing the department on the Dean's academic leadership team and in college forums
The Department Head will also be expected to continue making scholarly contributions to their discipline, and to provide teaching and service to CBS and the University where appropriate. The apportionment of duties for this position is anticipated to be 50% administration and service, 40% research, and 10% teaching. The department head will be evaluated annually by the Dean. The appointment is expected to be for a period of five years with potential for renewal. During the appointment, the department head will receive salary augmentation, summer salary, and support for research.
Required qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant biological discipline
- An outstanding record of scholarly achievement and a history of extramurally funded research commensurate with the rank of full professor
- Ability to communicate effectively with multiple, diverse audiences
- A deep understanding of the current funding climate and its challenges and opportunities
- A strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education
- Dedication to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and transparency
- Track record of interacting creatively, collaboratively, and productively with faculty, staff, and students
- A demonstrated interest and experience in academic leadership
Minneapolis, MN
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