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Appalachian State University · 2 months ago

Chairperson, Department of Sociology

positionBoone, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

Appalachian State University is seeking a Chairperson for the Department of Sociology. The successful candidate will lead the department, overseeing administrative, teaching, and scholarship responsibilities while supporting faculty and student success.

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Responsibilities

The Department Chair has administrative, teaching, and scholarship responsibilities and assumes leadership of the department
The chairperson will be responsible for helping to recruit and maintain majors, supporting student and faculty success, and advocating on behalf of the faculty, among other administrative duties, including budget and supervision of department staff members
The Department Chair typically teaches one course per semester while serving as chair

Qualification

PhD in SociologyAcademic administrative abilityUndergraduate teachingLeadership experienceInterpersonal skillsMentorshipCollaboration with colleagues

Required

A PhD in Sociology
A strong record in scholarship, undergraduate teaching, and service that is consistent with the missions of the Department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Appalachian State University
Evidence of academic administrative ability and effectiveness
Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to leadership, faculty governance, and mentorship
A demonstrated competency working with colleagues across the university as well as external constituents and communities
Open to all areas of specialization in Sociology

Company

Appalachian State University

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Appalachian State University is a school in Boone.
dateFounded in 1899
location
Boone, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.appstate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.39M
Key Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-09Grant· $0.37M
2021-07-30Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

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Dr. Brandy Bryson
Co-Founder and Leadership Team, Black Male Excellence Initiative
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Shawn Bergman
Co-founder and Area Director, Center for Analytic Research and Eduation
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