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