Department Head (Academic Administrator)

Penn State University(4 months ago)

HybridFull TimeDirector$113,684 - $153,380 (estimated)Plant Science (College of Agricultural Sciences)

About this role

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Head of the Department of Plant Science. The role is the primary departmental program leader and administrative officer, reporting to the Dean, and represents the department across the college, university, and external stakeholders. The department is a large, research- and teaching-intensive unit with extensive extension engagement aligned to the land-grant mission.

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Required Skills

Academic Leadership
Strategic Planning
Faculty Recruitment
Program Oversight
Budget Management
Personnel Management
Stakeholder Relations
Extension Outreach
Research Leadership
Fundraising

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Qualifications

Doctorate

About Penn State University

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Penn State (The Pennsylvania State University) is a top-ranked, public land‑grant research university founded in 1855 with a multi-campus system led by its flagship at University Park. It provides undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online degree programs across a wide range of disciplines while supporting extensive research, extension, and public-service activities. The university is known for its large-scale research and innovation, global education initiatives, and strong industry and alumni networks. Students and partners choose Penn State for its academic breadth, research resources, and statewide and international reach.

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