"Chairperson-History & Anthropology"

Chairperson-History & Anthropology

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500358

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: History and Anthropology

Position Summary

Chairperson
Associate Professor or Professor - Tenured
Department of History and Anthropology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fulfill department administrative duties on a 12-month contract, 6-credit hours of instruction per semester; or equivalent reassigned time as appropriate to be approved by the Dean and Provost
• Provide dynamic collegial leadership for faculty on the main campus, regional sites, and in online programs
• Provide assistance with accreditation requirements, data collection, policies and procedures
• Support academic planning of the department for academic programs
• Execute budget planning and oversight for the department
• Coordinate curriculum planning, development, practices and procedures
• Provide supervision and/or evaluation practices commensurate with common collegial practices
• Support student recruitment and retention initiatives
• Support the facilitation of faculty research productivity
• Coordinate efforts to engage university and community stakeholders
• Provide leadership for addressing faculty-student conflicts

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or related field (degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university); academic credentials need to complement instructional staff in History or Historic Preservation
• Demonstrated record of leadership experience in an academic setting, such as chairing a department/program (full-time, part-time, or interim), chairing college or university level committees, serving as an officer of a professional society, etc.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service sufficient to merit rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure
• Demonstrated achievement in student recruitment and retention
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of distance learning modalities
• Demonstrated strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of faculty morale and enthusiasm
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, partnerships, and collegiality with a variety of stakeholders including the internal university community
• Demonstrated ability to champion the wide range of programs within the department, including History, Historic Preservation, Anthropology, Social Studies Education, and Social Sciences
• Evidence of familiarity with accreditation processes
• Evidence of familiarity with budget/asset allocation in a leadership/director role

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 of 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, online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline:
The position is available as early as August 1, 2026 and will remain open until filled. Applications must be received by December 15, 2025, for full consideration, applications will be reviewed until position is filled

Required Information: To apply, submit the following items online by clicking on the position you wish to apply for at the below link, then click on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing required qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Administrative philosophy statement
• Name and contact information of three professional references

Additional Information

Department Information:
The Department of History and Anthropology has 17 full-time faculty lines and approximately 200 undergraduate majors in five different programs and generally 10 graduate students in the Public History program. The department is pleased to serve first-generation and diverse students from urban and rural locations. Course modalities range from traditional face-to-face classes to online and Zoom-based courses at our regional campuses. Information regarding the Department of History and Anthropology may be found at: https://semo.edu/colleges-departments/humanities-social-sciences/history-anthropology/

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.