Chairperson, Department of Sociology

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Position Title
Chairperson, Department of Sociology

Tenure Status
Tenured

Provide Rank
Associate or Full Professor

Position Number
019111

VISA Sponsorship?
VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Department
Sociology - 250850

Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC

Position Summary Information

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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.

Type of Position
Full Time Position

Appointment Type
1.0

Number Of Months Per Year
11

Physical Demands of Position

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire
07/01/2026

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

ABD Consideration:
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See

Minimum Qualifications .

ABD Description

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor.

The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit the following documents:

A cover letter/letter of interest addressing the candidate's qualifications for the position with descriptions of research, teaching, and leadership experience;

A curriculum vita;

Statement of leadership philosophy;

A sample of published work;

A sample syllabus; and

The names of three professional references with contact information.

Review of applications will start December 1,…