Dear Friends
The Department of Human Development at Virginia Tech seeks nominations and applications for the position of Department Head, to begin July 1, 2011. The ideal department head is a dynamic leader with the administrative skills to guide an energetic and diverse multidisciplinary department. The head will advocate for the department, foster creativity and collaboration among faculty and students, and lead department contributions to college and university initiatives. Current initiatives include a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and the strategic growth of graduate programs and funded research. Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate and experience in the human development-family studies field. The candidate should have a record of successful teaching, scholarly productivity, recognized engagement, extramural funding and grants management, and professional service in higher education commensurate with appointment as a tenured Professor at Virginia Tech. Review of applications will begin on November 29, 2010. A letter of application should present the applicant's administrative philosophy, leadership abilities, and experience in teaching, research, and engagement. Please post applications, consisting of the letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references to http://www.jobs.vt.edu (posting number 0100743). Address questions to Dr. Rosemary Blieszner, Search Committee Chair, at 540-231-5437 or rmb@vt.edu. See information at www.vt.edu, www.clahs.vt.edu, and www.humandevelopment.vt.edu. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities. Individuals desiring special accommodations should contact University ADA Services at 540-231-9751.
Many thanks,
Tina
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Tina Savla, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Center for Gerontology & Dept. of Human Development
Virginia Tech
