Position Details

Position Information

Posting NumberClassification TitlePosition TitleChair/Professor #443419FTE1.00FLSASalaryCommensurateJob Summary/Basic Function

Lamar University seeks an energetic and productive Chair for the Department of Biology. Lamar University is a state-supported institution with approximately 15,000 students located in Beaumont, Texas, close to the Gulf of Mexico and 90 minutes from Houston. A part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the department offers undergraduate degrees in Biology and Environmental Science, as well as a Master’s degree in Biology.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in the biological sciences. A documented record of scholarship, including funded external grants and publications, is required for this senior level appointment. Prior leadership experience is strongly desirable. Applicants should have a documented record of leadership, as well as strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)Certification RequiredKey CompetenciesPhysical RequirementsWork HoursJob ConditionsEEO Statement

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change. Lamar University reserves the right to revise, change or eliminate this job description at any time.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

This Job Description is not intended to be a contract of employment or a legal document. Employment with Lamar University is at will, and may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Job Description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Lamar University employees.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date11/11/2019Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

The anticipated starting date is Fall 2020. Completed applications are due by February 1, 2020.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, current vita, 3 letters of reference, and statements of: leadership and vision, teaching philosophy, and research interests and accomplishments (not to exceed 4 pages each) to: https://jobs.lamar.edu

Three (3) Letter of Reference must be sent to:

Biology Chair Search
c/o Dr. Philip Cole
Lamar University
P.O. Box 10046
Beaumont, TX 77710

Quick Link for Direct Access to Postinghttp://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/8332Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a Doctoral degree?
   • No
   • Yes
3. * In what field did you earn your Doctorate degree?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) maintains a list of Institutions Whose Degrees are illegal to Use in Texas. You can search for your institution on the THECB website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=3D2801D0-1C9F-11E8-BC500050560100A9. Copy and paste this link into a web browser in order to search under "Fraudulent or Substandard Institutions" for your college/university attended for your degree. Please check your answer BEFORE you submit your application. HR is not responsible for checking your answer nor resubmitting your application back into the pool if you do not answer this question correctly.As part of your educational qualifications for this position, are you claiming a degree from any of the institutions listed on the THECB website referenced above?
   • Yes, my institution IS on this list & IS Not accredited.
   • No, my institution is NOT on this list & IS accredited.

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Leadership Philosophy
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Statement of Research Interest

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Letter of Reference 3
4. Unofficial Transcript 1
5. Miscellaneous