Job title: Department Chair, Biology Department
Workplace type: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Job Description: The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, also known as New Mexico Tech (NMT), invites applications for Chair of the Department of Biology.
Required qualifications include (1) an earned doctorate in the biological sciences; (2) a significant record of scholarship and professional achievement; (3) dedication to the advancement of undergraduate and graduate education; (4) ability to lead, manage, and nurture a dynamic department with consideration to institute policies and priorities; and (5) commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students.
Skill Requirements: Applicants should have qualifications for appointment at the rank of tenured associate professor or professor. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications as aligned with the details contained in NMT’s Policy and Procedure for Appointment, Promotion & Tenure.
Application Submission and Deadline: Applicants should email the following documents combined into a single PDF to Ms. Rosa Jaramillo (nmtjobapps@npe.nmt.edu) and Dr. Steve Simpson (steve.simpson@nmt.edu) (Dean of Arts and Sciences) using the subject “Biology Chair”:
1. A letter of interest that summarizes how their expertise, experience, and interests align with the required qualifications of the position.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Statement presenting the candidate’s vision for the department.
4. Brief statement of research and teaching experience
5. Names and contact information for four references familiar with the candidate’s record of research, teaching, and leadership.
Application Deadline: For best consideration, please apply by October 15, 2023. This position starts in August 2024. An earlier start date is negotiable.
Number of Vacancies: 01
Job URL: https://www.nmt.edu/hr/docs/hr/jobs/DeptChairProfBiology23-136.pdf
For any queries, please contact: Dr. Benjamin Duval (benjamin.duval@nmt.edu)