JOB OPPORTUNITY
Job title: Professor and Department Chair – Department of Community and Regional Planning (Iowa State University)
Hiring institution: Iowa State University, College of Design
Location: Ames, Iowa | United States
Application deadline: 11/22/2024
The Department of Community and Regional Planning (CRP) in the College of Design at Iowa State University is seeking an accomplished administrator with demonstrated achievements in planning for the role of Department Chair to support and promote the interdisciplinary and collaborative work of all departmental faculty and staff.
The successful candidate will oversee a diverse department comprised of 12 faculty with wide ranging experience and expertise, including two faculty who hold joint appointments with Iowa State Extension and Outreach. The Chair will be an advocate for members of the department in their relationships with allied programs, college and university administration, alumni, the profession, and the public.
The Chair is the designated executive officer of the department and is responsible for personnel matters, including faculty recruitment and advancement, budgeting, departmental governance, and collaborative engagements. The Chair also maintains relationships with the department’s extensive alumni network around the state, region, and nation. The Chair oversees administrative operations of the department, including teaching assignments, as well as assessment and accreditation. The Chair serves at the pleasure of the Dean of the College of Design.
The proposed start date for the position is July 1, 2025. This is a full-time position, and candidates must be eligible for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure.
