Department Head and Professor of Biological Sciences @ Purdue University
Purdue University invites applications for the position of Head of the Department of Biological Sciences to start July 2025. The department seeks a dynamic leader with creative vision and an outstanding record of research, administration, and teaching.
Key responsibilities of the Department Head include:
- providing leadership to support existing preeminent research programs and launch new high-impact growth areas;
- leading efforts to attract, mentor, and retain high-achieving faculty;
- fostering an inclusive environment;
- preparing students to become scientific leaders;
- managing substantial budgets;
- advocating on behalf of the Department’s mission to internal and external stakeholders, including cultivating long-term relationships with our alumni and fundraising;
- enhancing the continuing efforts of our University and College to build interdisciplinary programs.