Urban Planning and Development Department Chair

About This Role

Lead the Department of Urban Planning and Development at Iowa State University, overseeing academic programs, fostering research and outreach, and managing departmental operations. This role involves leadership, strategic planning, and support for faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategy, and support for the department
• Articulate the department’s mission, values, and interests within the university and beyond
• Support the advancement of the department in education, research/creative inquiry, and outreach
• Supervise teaching assignments, program assessment, and accreditation
• Mentor and support departmental faculty members through promotion and tenure
• Plan and manage departmental financing, budget, and workforce
• Maintain and strengthen interdisciplinary connections with other programs, communities, and external stakeholders
• Support college/department/university efforts in recruitment, marketing, communication, and fundraising
• Promote the visibility and impact of the department and its students and alumni
• Engage in scholarship and teaching

Requirements

• Terminal degree (PhD or D.Des in planning or a very closely related field)
• Record of scholarly activities to qualify for Associate Professor with tenure at Iowa State University
• Experience and aptitude in strategic planning and facilitating communication
• In-depth knowledge of the field of planning
• Understanding and appreciation of the breadth of planning research and practice
• Appreciation for allied design disciplines

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or D.Des in planning or a very closely related field)
• A record of scholarly activities to qualify for Associate Professor with tenure; documented experience in academic administration (preferred)

Nice to Have

• Record of scholarly activities to qualify for Full Professor with tenure at Iowa State University
• Documented experience in academic administration, at the departmental, collegiate, or university level
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, personnel management, student recruitment and success, and supporting faculty professional development
• Evidence of experience with or interest in fundraising and cultivating donors

Benefits