Chair, Department of Biological Science

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**SCI Biological Sciences**:

- Competition No.

**A106152161**
- Closing Date

**Dec 28, 2023**

The Department of Biological Sciences has 58 tenured/tenure-track faculty members who are recognized internationally for their excellence in research and teaching. The annual departmental operating budget totals around $20 million with approximately $21 million in research funding. The department currently has an enrolment of 235 graduate students, and 1,835 undergraduate students in honours, specialization, and general programs. The department teaches approximately 147 course sections, with between 7,000 - 12,000 individual registrations. The Department of Biological Sciences is also home to ten museum collections, five research service units, and state-of-the-art facilities to support the research and teaching mission.

Term: 5 Years

**Overview of the Role**

Department Chairs oversee their department's operations, including:

- Strategic planning;
- Guiding and enabling the development and success of faculty members and staff;
- Development, supervision, and administration of academic programs;
- Student enrollment target planning;
- Budget planning, financial management, and oversight; and
- Many other department activities.

**How to Apply**:



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