Chair, Department for Business, Education, and Social Sciences

The Business, Education, and Social Sciences Department Chair is a 12-month, full-time staff position within the School of Arts and Sciences. Under the direct supervision of the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, and under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs/Chief Academic Officer, the department chair acts as a mentor, coordinator, and facilitator for the faculty of the department, as they carry out the vision, mission, and goals of the School of Arts and Sciences and the College.

Disciplines included in this department are accounting and finance, anthropology, business administration, economics, Spanish Interpreting, education, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

The successful candidate maintains a climate of open communication, collegiality, and teamwork within the department, and actively supports the professional growth and development of the department faculty. In addition to instructional responsibilities, the department chair has supervisory and administrative authority over the full-time, adjunct, and continuing education faculty in their department. This individual serves as a liaison among students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community at-large.

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.