Chairperson, Department of Sociology

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 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.

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, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Posting Date 10/30/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 12/01/2025 Search Chair Name Matthew Wright Search Chair Email wrightmr@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52486 Posting Number FA00540P