Professor and Chair, Department of Earth, Environment, and Equity.
SALES & MARKETING$140K–170K/YR
The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth. Here is what we offer: Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture Join Howard University and thrive with us! https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness JOB PURPOSE: The Professor and Chair serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the Department of Earth, Environment, and Equity (EEE). The Chair provides strategic leadership to advance the Department's teaching, research, scholarship, service, outreach, and resource development activities while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered academic environment. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: Serves as principal academic leader and chief administrative officer. Oversees academic programs, budgets, personnel, strategic planning, research initiatives, outreach, and continuous improvement efforts. NATURE AND SCOPE: Serves as principal academic leader and chief administrative officer. Oversees academic programs, budgets, personnel, strategic planning, research initiatives, outreach, and continuous improvement efforts. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Department. Lead faculty and staff recruitment, development, evaluation, mentoring, and retention. Manage departmental budgets, resources, facilities, and financial operations. Promote excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service. Support faculty research productivity, publication efforts, and grantsmanship. Secure external funding and participate in fundraising and advancement efforts. Oversee curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities. Promote student recruitment, retention, engagement, mentoring, and success. Develop productive relationships with alumni, community partners, industry representatives, and professional organizations. Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. CORE COMPETENCIES: Academic leadership and strategic planning Higher education administration Budgeting and financial management Faculty and staff supervision and development Relationship building and stakeholder engagement Fundraising and resource development Research administration and grants management Communication and interpersonal effectiveness Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging leadership MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Academic leadership and strategic planning Higher education administration Budgeting and financial management Faculty and staff supervision and development Relationship building and stakeholder engagement Fundraising and resource development Research administration and grants management Communication and interpersonal effectiveness Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging leadership Compliance Salary Range Disclosure Compensation Range: $140,000 - $170,000 Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world. Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,sexual orientation,gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280. This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.