Post by wvusoca on Jun 19, 2013 9:43:13 GMT -5
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at West Virginia University is seeking applicants for the position of Department Chair. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology and be qualified for appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at WVU. The successful applicant will possess strong administrative and interpersonal skills, will be responsive and resourceful in advocating for the faculty, and will have the ability to guide the Department strategically, while promoting its tradition of collegiality. Applicants must have administrative experience relevant to the Chair's role in a multi-disciplinary department and extensive experience on the faculty of a department with a Ph.D. program in order to help us as we launch a Ph.D. in Sociology. In addition, applicants must have an active research program, a distinguished scholarly record, and evidence of high quality teaching. The applicant’s research program should be in an area complementary to the existing research strengths of the department, and a history of extramural funding is preferred. Broad familiarity with the disciplines of sociology, criminology, and anthropology is essential, as the Department offers undergraduate programs in these areas that are among the most popular in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences with over 800 undergraduate majors.
West Virginia University, with some 30,000 students, is one of only ten land-grant institutions in the U.S. that also operates a health sciences center. WVU is located in the city of Morgantown, which offers plentiful educational opportunities as well as recreational outlets that draw on the natural beauty and rich culture of Appalachia. Morgantown is located within one and a half hours of Pittsburgh and three and a half hours of the Washington DC/Baltimore region. It has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S.
Applications must include: 1) a letter of interest that addresses the position requirements and summarizes qualifications, previous leadership experience and accomplishments, and articulates relevance to leading a multi-disciplinary department; describes research interests; and describes courses taught and history of mentoring graduate and undergraduate students; and 2) full curriculum vitae. Materials should be sent electronically to Jeffery Harris, Managing Partner, Harris Search Associates, Email: jeff@harrisandassociates.com, Tel 614-798-8500 x 125. Review of applications begins September 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
West Virginia University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.
West Virginia University, with some 30,000 students, is one of only ten land-grant institutions in the U.S. that also operates a health sciences center. WVU is located in the city of Morgantown, which offers plentiful educational opportunities as well as recreational outlets that draw on the natural beauty and rich culture of Appalachia. Morgantown is located within one and a half hours of Pittsburgh and three and a half hours of the Washington DC/Baltimore region. It has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S.
Applications must include: 1) a letter of interest that addresses the position requirements and summarizes qualifications, previous leadership experience and accomplishments, and articulates relevance to leading a multi-disciplinary department; describes research interests; and describes courses taught and history of mentoring graduate and undergraduate students; and 2) full curriculum vitae. Materials should be sent electronically to Jeffery Harris, Managing Partner, Harris Search Associates, Email: jeff@harrisandassociates.com, Tel 614-798-8500 x 125. Review of applications begins September 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
West Virginia University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.