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Augusta Universitys Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is hiring a Department Chair for the Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy. This is a tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of Professor or higher and anticipated to begin July 2027. The preferred candidate will be expected to have a PhD in History or Anthropology or a closely related discipline and meet the qualifications for the rank of professor. Desired candidates should have experience in directing undergraduate programs and/or experiencing serving in an administrative role. Please see Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this post.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Department Chair will provide leadership and support to the Department of History, Philosophy, and Anthropology and its programs. The Department Chair will work collaboratively with members of the deans office, the Pamplin College Chairs Council, faculty, and staff to support the colleges strategic plan. The Department Chair will work with the faculty of the Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy to ensure successful ongoing assessment of the Departments programs and student success.

Program and curricular development

Budget and personnel management including personnel evaluation

Faculty research activities

Student recruitment activities

Student progression, retention, and graduation support

Mentoring departmental faculty

Class scheduling and enrollment management

Revising and/or creating department planning documents

Assessment and accreditation reporting as required

Support for fundraising activities as requested

Other activities may be needed and will be assigned by the Dean.

Professor: PhD in History, Anthropology, or a related discipline, experience with curriculum development and student learning outcomes assessment, and experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor.

Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation.

• Evidence of ability as a teacher.

• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.

• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,

• Desirable personal qualities judged based on personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Experience serving in an academic leadership role such as a Program Director or Department Chair.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex course scheduling, faculty teaching assignments, and part-time staffing to optimize student progress to graduation.

Active experience contributing to institutional promotion and tenure processes, with a demonstrated ability to evaluate, mentor, and retain faculty colleagues.

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for diverse careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students. We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.

The History, Anthropology, and Philosophy department has 19 full-time faculty, 11 part-time adjunct faculty, and two staff members. The Department currently offers undergraduates degrees in History and Anthropology, and teaches a broad range of core social science, lab science, and humanities courses. In addition to offering undergraduate BAs in Anthropology and History, the Department houses concentrations in Public History and Secondary Education teaching, as well as a minor in Philosophy and certificates in Museum Studies and Health Humanities. The department is home to an Archaeology lab, a Biological Anthropology teaching lab, and the director of the Guard House Museum. We are located on the beautiful and historic Summerville campus.

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.