Department Chair, Earth, Environment, and Sustainibility

The Chair of the Department of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability serves as the administrative leader of the department. They are responsible for faculty hiring, faculty review and development, composite construction, curriculum development, operations, facilities, and budget management and oversight, staff supervision, supporting student success activities, as well as representing the department in admissions and recruitment, and a range of other duties and responsibilities necessary to the administration of the department.

The teaching load for this appointment is generally one three-credit course per semester. Adjustments to this teaching load may be considered to support major projects and initiatives and must be approved by the dean.

At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

• Tenured, Associate or Professor in the Department of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability
• Sustained commitment to academic and inclusive excellence as demonstrated by effective teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Ability to manage many complex, time sensitive projects independently, carefully and efficiently.
• Sustained record of service to the department, CAS, and UD community

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring successful experience in one or more of the following :

• Administration of committees, centers, or programs in alignment with the values of the University of Dayton
• Recruiting, mentoring, and supervision of faculty and staff from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Effective stewardship of financial resources
• Working creatively, collaboratively, and effectively with diverse constituencies, both within and outside the College and University to implement strategic priorities
• Best practices for the promotion of an inclusive and welcoming classroom, academic organization, and department

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective organization skills
• A Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition and a commitment to social justice, inclusive excellence and of service to the community, university and profession

To apply, please upload:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position and that addresses all minimum and any preferred qualifications met.
• CV
• A statement concerning future priorities and goals in the department for the coming four years.

Posting closes at 11:55 PM ET

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.