Administrative Chair for Doctoral Programs and Research - Helms School of Government

Job Details

The Administrative Department Chair is a full time, 12 month contracted position. This position is an academic administrator, as well as a member of the faculty, whose primary role is to maintain the integrity of academic operations within the school and that those operational processes are in alignment with the University mission and vision for the student experience. Other duties may be required, as determined by University and/or College/School leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Faculty and Curriculum:

• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate completion of all administrative functions related to doctoral programs in the Helms School of Government.
• Establish, communicate, and consistently administer academically appropriate standards for research produced by students in Helms School of Government doctoral programs.
• Evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of faculty, course materials, and other academic resources in preparing students for success in doctoral research.
• Communicate hiring needs and recommendations to the department supervisor in concert with administrative staff feedback and assistance.
• Develop and implement departmental processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant policies related to doctoral programs.
• Serve as a member of the department’s leadership team and work collaboratively with the other administrators to maintain the efficient functioning of the department.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure the efficient functioning of the department and to support the students at the university.

2. Administrative and Financial Affairs:

• Supervise the Helms School of Government doctoral support team.
• Investigate and resolve all student complaints and appeals related to doctoral programs.
• Investigate and resolve all academic disagreements between or among students and faculty.
• Participate in departmental, all-faculty, vendor, and publisher meetings.
• Assist with planning annual budget for relevant area of oversight.

3. University Service:

• May periodically serve on one or more of the following types of University, College/School, or departmental committees.
• Attend special University events, including faculty orientation, baccalaureate, and commencement exercises.
• Periodically work on special projects and assignments.

4. Spiritual Leadership:

• Encourage a commitment to the Christian life, one of personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social responsibility, and active communication of the Christian faith.
• Support and foster Liberty University’s doctrinal beliefs.
• Support and foster the spiritual development of faculty, staff, and students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a field closely related to the doctoral programs offered by the Helms School of Government (required).

Other Qualifications: Evidence of extensive academic research and publication (required); Evidence of extensive contributions to academic research (required); Evidence of extensive knowledge of research design and methods (required); Evidence of effective university-level administration and faculty oversight (required); Demonstrated commitment to mentoring a diverse student body (required); Experience with curricular development and planning (preferred); Experience with technologies related to online delivery of higher education (preferred).