<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div align="center"><p align="center" style="margin:0in"><font face="times new roman, serif"><b><span style="color:black">Department Head – Professor/Associate Professor</span></b></font></p><font face="times new roman, serif"><span style="font-weight:700"></span></font></div></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;text-align:center"><p align="center" style="margin:0in"><font face="times new roman, serif"><b><span style="color:black">Department of Human Development and Family Science</span></b></font></p><p align="center" style="margin:0in"><font face="times new roman, serif"><b><span style="color:black">College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences</span></b></font></p><p align="center" style="margin:0in"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="times new roman, serif">Virginia Tech</font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="margin:0in"><font face="times new roman, serif"><b><span style="color:black">(Job Number: </span></b><a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/522479/department-head-human-development-and-family-science" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><b>522479</b></a><b><span style="color:black">)</span></b></font></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="times new roman, serif"><b><span style="color:black"><br></span></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"><font face="times new roman, serif"><a href="https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-human-development-and-family-science.html" target="_blank" style="color:blue">The Department of Human Development and Family Science</a>, in the <a href="https://liberalarts.vt.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences</a> at Virginia Tech, invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Head at the rank of Professor or advanced Associate Professor. This full-time, twelve-month position will begin July 1, 2023. Our highly ranked department is nationally recognized for its high impact <span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail-1326791745"></span>scholarship, teaching, and community engagement.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"><font face="times new roman, serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"><font face="times new roman, serif">We seek a dynamic, engaged, and inclusive leader who will <span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--1589226816"></span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--702469593"></span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail-1469700038"></span>advance ongoing innovations in departmental programs by advocating for departmental resources; guiding program and curricular development; and fostering faculty, student, and staff development and succes<span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--161245535"></span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--238864945"></span>s. The department head is expected to facilitate advancements in the department’s transdisciplinary research endeavors and external grant portfolio. To achieve these goals, the department head must have excellent organizational, management, and communication skills. Additionally, the department head is expected to fully embrace and advance Virginia Tech’s aspirations for <a href="https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-human-development-and-family-science/diversity-and-mission-statements.html" target="_blank" style="color:blue">diverse and inclusive communities</a>. This position does not entail compulsory teaching responsibilities.<span style="color:red"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"><span style="color:black"><font face="times new roman, serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"><font face="times new roman, serif"><span style="color:black">The mission of the </span><a href="https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-human-development-and-family-science.html" target="_blank" style="color:blue">Department of Human Development and Family Science</a><span style="color:black"> is to understand and improve the lives of people of all ages in relationships, families, organizations, and communities through education, research, and engagement</span>.<span style="color:black"> </span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--572740309"></span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--1258739692"></span>The department <span style="color:black">offers undergraduate degrees in Human Development and Childhood Pre-Education. These programs have a strong commitment to engaged, experiential learning through field studies and service learning. The doctoral program includes specialization in Adult Development and Aging, Child and Adolescent Development, Family Science, and Marriage and Family Therapy. </span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--823194921"></span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail-673690863"></span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--2021763148"></span><span style="color:black">In addition, the department is home to three centers that support our educational, research, and community service goals, including the </span><a href="https://cdclr.hdfs.vt.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">Child Development Center for Learning and Research</a><span style="color:black">, the </span><a href="https://ads.hdfs.vt.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">Engagement Center for Creative Aging</a><span style="color:black">, and the </span><a href="http://www.familytherapy.vt.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">Family Therapy Center of Virginia Tech</a><span style="color:black">.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"><span style="color:black"><font face="times new roman, serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"><font face="times new roman, serif"><span style="color:black">Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is July 1, 2023. Applications, consisting of </span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--99570779"></span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail-1146786776"></span><span style="color:black">a substantial cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references, should be via </span><a href="http://www.jobs.vt.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">www.jobs.vt.edu</a><span style="color:black"> (Job Number: </span><a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/522479/department-head-human-development-and-family-science" target="_blank" style="color:blue">522479</a><span style="color:black">). The cover letter should present the applicant’s qualifications; administrative philosophy and experience; leadership abilities and accomplishments; and experience in research, teaching, and </span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail-280703287"></span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail-1285387098"></span><span style="color:black">engagement. </span>The letter should also provide tangible evidence of contributing to a diverse and equitable scholarly environment through research, teaching and/or service. <span style="color:black">Address questions to Dr. Laura P. Sands, Search Committee Chair, at </span><a href="mailto:mdolbinm@vt.edu" target="_blank" style="color:blue">lsands@vt.edu</a><span style="color:black"> or 540-231-9634. </span>The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left;border:none"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="times new roman, serif"> </font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left;border:none"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="times new roman, serif">Minimum Qualifications:</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left;border:none"></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">An earned doctorate in Human Development and Family Science or closely related field.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">A record of distinguished publications, teaching, advising, and other professional accomplishments that are commensurate with the rank of Professor or advanced Associate Professor with tenure in HDFS at Virginia Tech.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Prior evidence of successful leadership in an academic or closely related setting.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Evidence of tangible contributions to a diverse and equitable scholarly environment through research, teaching and/or service.</span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="times new roman, serif">Preferred Qualifications and Experience:</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Evidence of collegial leadership, transparent decision making, and equitable management of persons with varying skills and areas of expertise.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Prior experience</span><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">leading efforts to evaluate and improve organizational processes</span><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">. </span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="color:black;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Experience in managing budgets within a multifaceted organization.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">A prominent reputation as a researcher with</span><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"> </span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--674419678" style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail-1814986802" style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">external funding and grants management in areas relevant to the department.</span><b style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></b></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left;border:none"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="times new roman, serif">Duties:</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left;border:none"></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Identify and pursue resources necessary to enhance departmental research, teaching, and engagement goals including support for the departmental centers.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Enhance the department’s transdisciplinary research portfolio through collaboration with directors of university research centers and institutes. </span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Manage the budget of the department and its centers.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Promote and advocate for the department within Virginia Tech and beyond.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Facilitate departmental</span><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"> </span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail--1853952752" style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">self-governance.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Facilitate faculty success in all areas of their work, including guiding them through the tenure and promotion process.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Supervise departmental staff and support their professional development.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Develop initiatives and resources for recruitment, retention, and success of undergraduate and graduate students.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Foster and sustain an academic environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration among faculty members, staff members, and students.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">Occasional travel to national conferences relevant to the research, teaching, and service components of their role as Head of the department.</span></li></ul><p></p></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;text-align:center"><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:left"><font face="times new roman, serif"><a href="https://www.vt.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">Virginia Tech</a><span style="color:black"> is a </span>comprehensive land-grant university whose education, research, and outreach initiatives are guided by its motto, <i>Ut Prosim </i>(That I may serve). Globally recognized for its innovative approaches to addressing the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world, <span style="color:black">Virginia Tech was founded in 1872 and is ranked as a Top 25 Public University by <i>U.S. News & World Report. </i>Due to its strong commitment to addressing large-scale research opportunities by crossing traditional disciplinary lines, Virginia Tech’s annual research portfolio exceeds $500 million in research expenditures. </span>With its main campus is in <a href="https://stepintoblacksburg.org/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">Blacksburg, Virginia</a>, and its medical school in nearby Roanoke, <span style="color:black">Virginia Tech’s many research centers and institutes provide research support to department faculty</span><span id="m_-6090028426788530867m_-1832848523864463065gmail-1366640116"><span style="color:bl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        Assistant Professor<br>
        Human Development & Family Science | Virginia Tech
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        305 Wallace Hall | 295 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061
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        540-231-5720 | <a href="mailto:koeun@vt.edu" target="_blank">koeun@vt.edu</a><br></font><a href="http://kchoi.org/" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif" target="_blank">Cognitive Developmental Science (CoDeS) Lab</a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>