Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Department chairs occupy a pivotal position in the university. Teaching, research, graduate education, and much of the academic community's professional and administrative activity are organized at the departmental level. Yet, despite the importance of the position and the considerable challenges it entails, many scientists assume the role with little or no formal preparation for academic leadership. This paper is intended as a practical primer rather than a comprehensive guide to academic leadership. The proposed rules provide a framework that prospective and current department chairs can adapt to their own institutional circumstances, experience, and leadership style.
Source: PLoS Computational Biology
Author: Lubomir Tomaska
Institution: Comenius University Bratislava
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,043
OpenAlex ID: W7225375574