Description

• The successful candidate will be a visionary leader who is deeply committed to UW-Madison's public mission, who is able to lead effectively in an environment of shared governance and dedicated to fostering student engagement and success. The Chair will be an accomplished scholar with a record of research excellence who will inspire and mentor faculty, support innovation, and elevate the department's research profile. The Chair will be eager to listen and collaborate with a broad community of stakeholders, cultivate an inclusive and supportive departmental culture that strengthens community both within and beyond the university, and advance cross-disciplinary partnerships that bring together diverse perspectives. The Chair will be committed to fundraising and to building strong connections with alumni, industry, and other academic partners.

Requirements

Department Leadership

• Shape and promote a vision, mission, and strategic plan for the department
• Promote and support high-impact research initiatives
• Support and enhance the educational mission of the department, college, and university
• Manage the administrative, financial, and space components of the department
• Grow development by engaging alumni and external partners
• Enhance the national and international recognition and reputation of the department

Faculty and Staff Oversight, Recruitment and Development

• Support and promote the teaching, research, and service activities of the department's faculty members
• Identify areas of current and future faculty needs for the department's research and teaching mission
• Lead faculty recruitment efforts in conjunction with departmental faculty
• Mentor and support junior and senior faculty in their professional growth

College Leadership

• Serve on the Dean's Leadership Council with other department Chairs and Associate Deans