"Chairperson - Child and Family Studies"

Chairperson - Child and Family Studies

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500387

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Child and Family Studies

Position Summary

Chairperson

Associate Professor or Professor - Tenured

Department of Child and Family Studies

College of Education, Nutrition and Human Studies

Primary Responsibilities

• Fulfill department administrative duties on a 12-month contract, with 6 credits of instruction per semester; or equivalent reassigned time as approved by the Dean and Provost
• Provide collegial leadership for faculty on the main campus, regional campuses, and in online programs
• Provide assistance with accreditation requirements, data collection, policies and procedures
• Provide academic planning for all departmental programs
• Provide oversight of budget, facilities, and equipment
• Coordinate curriculum planning, development, practices and procedures
• Provide supervision and/or evaluation practices commensurate with common collegial practices
• Oversee student recruitment and retention initiatives
• Support the facilitation of faculty research productivity
• Provide leadership for addressing faculty-student conflicts

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D in Child and Family Studies or related field; degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service sufficient to merit rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure
• Demonstrated record of administrative and leadership experience in an academic community, including budgetary experience; time management and scheduling; conflict resolution; and advocacy for an academic unit
• Demonstrated ability to champion the disciplines within the department
• Evidence of familiarity with relevant accreditations and governing bodies within the department
• Demonstrated success with scholarly research
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, partnerships, and collegiality with a variety of stakeholders including internal university community
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of faculty morale and enthusiasm
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications for instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: This position is available August 1, 2026. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 16, 2026. Review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

To Apply: Submit the following items by clicking on "APPLY" at the top of the page

• Letter of interest addressing position requirements
• Current curriculum vitae
• Name and contact information of three references
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)

Additional Information

Department Information:

The department has 9 full-time faculty and over 400 majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of Child and Family Studies offers one associate's degree in Childcare and Guidance; three baccalaureate programs including Child Development, Family Studies, and Family and Consumer Sciences Education; and one graduate certificate in Trauma and Resiliency. The Department provides experiential and field-based programs, with faculty actively engaged in university and community programs. The department works closely with centers on and off campus to provide students with the experiential learning opportunities they crave. More information is available at http://www.semo.edu/childfamilystudies.

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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