Department Chair

Chair Position

Department / College: Biological and Biomedical Sciences

/ College of Arts and Sciences

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University is a first-choice public institution offering bachelor’s degrees in 75 disciplines, master’s degrees in more than 40 areas and a PhD in Integrated Biosciences.  Located in Durham, NC., part of the state’s Research Triangle, NCCU has an enrollment of 8,100 students from across the nation and as well as Africa, Asia, South America and Europe.  NCCU is ranked the third-highest public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and was named 2016 HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The College of Arts and Sciences is where cultural and intellectual diversity meet. With majors in the sciences, humanities and the arts, the college has a culture of collaboration that encourages students to discover their own path. The Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences prepares students to be competitive in a global biomedical science career market. The department is committed to providing intensive instruction and training in the life sciences, by offering relevant and up-to-date courses and experiences to adequately prepare students for a variety of careers in education, government, private industry and the health professions.  Through activity and experience within the classroom, laboratory and community service, students will acquire and learn to apply their problem solving skills, technology-based training and scientific concepts, to appreciate and improve the quality of life.  The students will be trained to assume leadership roles in local, state, national and globally diverse communities.  By advancing biomedical research faculty in the Department provide meaningful research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.

The department offers two undergraduate degrees, a B.S. in Biology and B.S. in Biomedical Sciences.  The department offers graduate student training via a M.S. in Biological and Biomedical Sciences as well as training of Integrated Biosciences doctoral students.

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Primary Purpose of Position:

In collaboration with the faculty, the Chair establishes the overall vision for the department in regards to teaching, research, and the general development of students and faculty.  In addition, to managing and evaluating faculty and staff, the Chair serves as mentor to faculty colleagues and as collaborator with other college administrative officers, interprets college policy, advocates for his or her department from a perspective of the best overall interests of the College, leads faculty in important processes that shape the curriculum and have an impact on the learning of students, and effectively articulates department and college missions to internal and external constituencies. The Chair is expected to seek the advice of departmental faculty colleagues systematically, provide for the conduct of departmental affairs in an orderly manner through department meetings and the appointment of appropriate committees, and keep department members informed of his or her actions in a timely fashion. The Chair is also expected to seek student feedback on matters of concern to those enrolled in the department's programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Evidence of a commitment to shared governance. The successful candidate must exhibit the ability to create an engaging teaching, learning, and research environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and the discovery of new knowledge. Candidate must display a commitment to student success that includes the recruitment, retention, graduation, and placement of undergraduate and graduate students.  Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to an open and collegial style of communication and management.  Candidates must exhibit a stern commitment to North Carolina Central University and the College of Arts and Sciences’ mission to provide a quality education to a diverse student body.

Minimum Education/ Experience:

Candidates must have the PhD in the Biological Sciences and an established record of effective teaching, research, and professional accomplishments consistent with the rank of full professor with tenure.  Candidate must have a current and ongoing productive and funded research agenda commensurate with the position of a senior departmental faculty member. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of leadership experience in promoting excellence in teaching, research, service, curriculum development, program review and assessment, student and faculty administration, securing extramural funding and grantsmanship, and fiscal management. 

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation:

None

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit the following required application documents:

1. Official transcripts
2. Names of 3-5 References (Complete Contact Information)
3. Letter of Application
4. CV
5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
6. Statement of Leadership Philosophy

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled

Application Procedure:

To apply please visit https://jobs.nccu.edu/  to submit the required application documents.

For additional information you may contact:

Carlton Wilson, Dean

College of Arts and Sciences

North Carolina Central University

Suite 115 Farrison-Newton Building

Durham, NC 27707

Email: cwilson@nccu.edu

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.