Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Human Sciences
Listed on 2026-02-04
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Overview
Position Title Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Human Sciences
Requisition F
Rank Associate or Full Professor
FLSA Status Exempt
Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track
College College of Health Sciences
Department Dept of Human Sciences
Open Date 05/05/2025
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Contact Name Dr. Jennifer Didier
Title Chair of Search Committee, Department of Kinesiology, Sam Houston State University, Box 2176, Huntsville, TX . Contact Phone
Contact Phone
Contact Email jennifer.didier
Duties Performed In The Usual Course Of The JobThe College of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University announces its search for an innovative leader with a record of academic accomplishment and organizational leadership to serve as Chair of the Department of Human Sciences. The department is home to three undergraduate programs:
Fashion Merchandising (100% online), Food Science and Nutrition, and Interior Design. It offers a Master of Science in Dietetics which includes a Dietetic Internship Program (will be physically housed at the SHSU campus in Conroe, TX starting Summer of 2026). The Food Science and Nutrition and the Master of Science in Dietetics programs are both accredited by ACEND and the Interior Design program is accredited by CIDA and NASAD.
Located in the Margaret Lee Houston building on SHSU’s main campus, and several Human Sciences laboratories are in the Margaret Lee Houston and Lee Drain buildings. Faculty and students in the Food Science and Nutrition and the MS/DI programs work closely with the SHSU Food Pantry which serves the entire SHSU community. Human Sciences empowers students with knowledge and skills that aim to enhance wellbeing and address critical human needs in the built environment, textiles and clothing, and food and nutrition.
We focus on holistic and experiential learning based educational approaches to prepare future industry professionals to make meaningful contributions to the health, safety, and welfare of individuals, families, and communities. Supports the Mission of the College of Health Sciences preparing “students for meaningful professions in health and human sciences, fostering a spirit of inquiry and exploration. Our focus is on immersive, community-engaged education aimed at empowering individuals, families, and communities across East Texas.
By prioritizing student-centered learning, real-world engagement, research, and healthcare outreach, we aim to contribute positively to the state of Texas and beyond.”
The Chair is the Department of Human Sciences’ chief academic and administrative officer, overseeing the department’s programs of education, research, and service to the campus and surrounding communities. Responsible for administering the department and enhancing its relationships with other departments in the College of Health Sciences in particular, and to the university in general. Schedules classes, approves student, faculty and staff forms, evaluates faculty and staff annually, oversees the departmental budget, upholds departmental, college, and university policies and procedures, hires faculty, staff, and students, managing curricula, and other duties.
Also, a member of the College’s leadership team, reports to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, and represents a group of faculty, providing strong advocacy, leadership, and mentoring of junior faculty.
An academic record in teaching, research and service that warrants appointment as an associate or full professor at Sam Houston State University; a viable candidate will hold a terminal degree in a Human Sciences or a Human Sciences discipline (Ph.D., or MS-, M Arch, or MFA) and significant experience with a Human Science program, department, and/or college.
Experience Required For The PositionPosition Qualifications and Specific Responsibilities:
Clear evidence of emerging research within a discipline under the Human Science umbrella; includes active and frequent published research in refereed journals or comparable juried creative accomplishments. Evidence of excellence in teaching, and experience…
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