Applying for a Branch Head.
Branch Heads are working leaders who build campus research teams, guide manuscript development, and represent ISAD’s academic standards at their institution.
What it means to be a Branch Head
Branch Heads serve as the primary leaders and representatives of ISAD at their respective institutions. This is not a title-based role, but a working leadership position that requires responsibility, leadership, and consistent engagement.
Branch Heads are responsible for establishing and sustaining an active research culture within their campus branch while aligning with ISAD’s broader academic mission and publication goals.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and organize a structured research team within the institution.
- Oversee manuscript development and internal writing assignments.
- Assign writing roles, including Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
- Ensure adherence to academic standards, mainly PRISMA.
- Coordinate internal deadlines and maintain workflow accountability.
- Communicate regularly with ISAD Executive Leadership.
- Represent ISAD professionally within the school.
Time commitment
- Consistent weekly involvement.
- Active manuscript supervision.
- Responsiveness in team communication.
- Reliability during journal submission cycles.
This is a long-term commitment, not a short-term resume addition.
Performance & accountability
- Research output and submission progress.
- Team engagement and retention.
- Professional communication.
- Ability to meet internal deadlines.
Failure to maintain standards may result in leadership reassignment.
Before applying
Apply if you:
- Are genuinely interested in research and publication.
- Can lead peers with structure and fairness.
- Are comfortable giving constructive feedback.
- Understand authorship ethics and responsibility.
- Can balance leadership with academic performance.
Do not apply if you:
- Are looking only for a title.
- Cannot commit long-term.
- Prefer passive involvement.
- Avoid accountability conversations.
Continue with the application.
Continuing means you have read the disclaimers and understand the responsibilities of being an ISAD Branch Head. Professionalism, academic integrity, and collaborative conduct are mandatory.