The Head of Ecosystem Science and Management Department is a multifaceted role requiring strong leadership, academic expertise, and administrative skills. They oversee all aspects of the department, ensuring its smooth operation, academic excellence, and alignment with institutional goals.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership:
- Provide strategic direction for the department, setting vision, mission, and goals.
- Lead and motivate faculty, staff, and students, fostering a positive and productive academic environment.
- Represent the department to the university administration, external stakeholders, and the broader community.
- Manage departmental resources effectively, including budget, personnel, and facilities.
- Academic:
- Oversee the development and implementation of the department’s curriculum.
- Recruit and retain high-caliber faculty and staff.
- Facilitate faculty research and scholarly activities.
- Secure external funding for research and programs.
- Evaluate faculty performance and promote professional development.
- Administrative:
- Manage department operations, including budgets, contracts, and personnel matters.
- Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
- Oversee student academic advising and career guidance.
- Liaise with other departments and university administration on relevant matters.
- Contribute to university-wide initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Ecosystem Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publications.
- Extensive experience in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
- Strong leadership and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for ecosystem science and a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Additional Skills:
- Grant writing and fundraising experience.
- Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation.
- Understanding of university governance and administration.
- Ability to use relevant software and technologies.