"Chairperson, Department of Sociology"

Job Details

Chairperson, Department of Sociology

Tenure Status: Tenured

Department: Sociology - 250850

Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:

• A PhD in Sociology

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

• 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

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit
The Department's 21 full-time faculty members (16 tenure-track) serve approximately 175 undergraduate majors in BA and BS degree programs. The Department also offers minors in sociology and health and aging. We are a community of teacher-scholars who emphasize scaffolded training in sociological concepts, theory, and research, as well as application of disciplinary knowledge to inform social change and to promote individual and societal well-being.
Additional information about the Department of Sociology is located at https://soc.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and 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. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Search Committee encourages candidates at the rank of Associate or Full Professor from all specializations in Sociology to apply for the position.

Proposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2026

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 12/01/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52526

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.