Chairperson

East Carolina University ( ECU, https://www.ecu.edu), a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is committed to being a national model for student success, regional transformation, and public service. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state, and our world, and launched an exciting strategic plan for 2023-2028, Future Focused - Innovation Driven ( https://strategicplan.ecu.edu). ECU's Carnegie Classification is in the process of being advanced from R2-Doctoral/High Research Activity to R1-Doctoral/Very High Research Activity in early 2025, and is a national leader in delivering high-quality and affordable online education, appearing in Newsweek America's Top Online Colleges in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The university enrolls around 27,000 students annually, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate or professional degrees, and is located in Greenville, NC. Greenville is a vibrant, growing, and diverse community that lies 80 miles east of Raleigh and a short distance to the Atlantic coast with an affordable cost of living. It offers a college-town atmosphere, a temperate climate, and a vibrant Downtown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, more than nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene. ( https://www.greenvillenc.gov/).

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences ( https://thcas.ecu.edu/) is home to 16 academic departments, a number of research centers including the Center for Survey Research ( https://surveyresearch.ecu.edu/), Geographic Information Science Center ( https://geography.ecu.edu/gis-science-center/), and the Water Resources Center ( https://water.ecu.edu/), as well as over twenty inter- and multi-disciplinary programs ( https://thcas.ecu.edu/undergraduate-programs/). The College is committed to enriching the lives of students, faculty, and staff by providing a broad and well-rounded academic community where the exchange of ideas, knowledge and perspectives is an active part of living and learning. The College seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of our student body, faculty, staff, and administration and works to increase access to higher education by building a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity.

The Department of Sociology ( https://sociology.ecu.edu/) is one of the 16 departments in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences. The Department of Sociology currently has 14 full-time faculty members and offers Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology and a Master's in Sociology. We also offer minors in Sociology, Medical Sociology, Crime, Law & Deviance, and Gender Studies, and contribute to numerous interdisciplinary programs on campus. Faculty and students participate actively in professional organizations, such as the American Sociological Association and the Southern Sociological Society. The Department offers a collegial and supportive work environment for faculty with varied research interests, backgrounds, and areas of specialization.

The Department of Sociology seeks to fill the position of chair at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (preferred), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. This is a 12-month, leave-earning position. The primary responsibilities for this position include: overseeing administration and leadership of the department; promoting excellence in faculty research and teaching; mentoring faculty members; assisting in efforts to secure external funding; ensuring quality, integrity, and growth of student degree programs; supporting departmental, college, and university policies and standards; fostering collegial relations among all stakeholders; serving as an advocate for departmental needs and priorities; and effectively representing the department to internal and external constituents. The chair is expected to spend at least 50% of their time on administration and leadership duties, with the remaining time devoted to research, teaching, and service. The chair will teach regularly in the department and maintain an active research agenda. Candidates whose research complements existing research programs in the Department are encouraged to apply. Service to the university, community, and profession is expected.

The chair will be committed to fairness in hiring, resource allocations, promotion, research, engagement, and teaching. They will provide leadership to meet the needs of diverse learners and scholars with broad intellectual interests.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Qualifications for the position include: (1) a Ph.D. in Sociology; (2) a strong and continuing record of scholarly publications and productivity, commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor; (3) demonstrated excellence in teaching and service; and (4) administrative experience or evidence of management skills commensurate with the position.

None.

Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 936001. Applicants must complete a candidate profile and submit the following documentation:
1) Curriculum vitae
2) Cover letter that includes statements about your teaching, research, and administrative experience
3) A statement of leadership philosophy,
4) Contact information for at least three current references.

Official transcripts and 2-3 official letters of reference are required upon employment. References will receive an automated email from PeopleAdmin to submit a letter. Letters of reference will be requested upon selection as a finalist.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Andrew Morehead ( moreheada@ecu.edu), search committee chair.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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