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  • Chairperson, Human Development and Family Science
    College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
    Alcorn State University

    The incumbent is responsible for the general oversight of the Department of Human Sciences, including all degree programs, administration and budgets and personnel, recruitment and retention, strategic planning, and establishment/maintenance of productive professional relationships to effectively achieve the goals and objective of the Department.
















     

     


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities



    • In-depth knowledge of Human Sciences

    • Knowledge of trends and best practices in higher education related to human sciences

    • Demonstrated integrity

    • Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

    • Strong time management skills

    • Passion for teaching and engaging with students

    • Skilled in mentoring students

    • Ability to professionally provide leadership and handle complex issues

    • Ability to work well with colleagues and foster a collegial environment conducive to teamwork and students’ high level of learning

    • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with stakeholders

    • Demonstrates grantsmanship ability 
     

    Essential Job Functions



    •  Provides essential leadership to develop and enhance instructional programs, in concert with program faculty.

    • Develops and monitors the scheduling of courses and faculty teaching assignments for optimal distribution of faculty time between teaching, research and extension, while ensuring students graduate within the time allotted for the degree.

    • Works with the faculty to upgrade courses and curricula, as needed, to ensure graduating students are nationally and globally competitive.

    • Develops and implements effective student recruitment and retention strategies in collaboration with faculty and staff, Dean and others.

    • Serves as liaison with the private sector, government agencies, and professional associations Teaches at least one (1) course per semester in field of expertise.

    • Leads departmental planning, management and evaluation activities, including institutional effectiveness for accreditation.

    • Other related duties, as assigned
     

    Qualifications



    • Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies, Human Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutrition, or other related field of study.

    •  Five (5) years’ teaching experience at the college or university level teaching and research qualifying incumbent for at least the rank of Associate Professor in the Area of Specialization

    • Experience planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating teaching and research agriculture-related programs at the university level.


     

 


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