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Sam Houston State University

Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Human Sciences

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, us, 77344

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Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Human Sciences

The 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. Offers a Master of Science in Dietetics which includes a Dietetic Internship Program. 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. Responsibilities:

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. Requirements:

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-ID, M Arch, or MFA) and significant experience with a Human Science program, department, and/or college. 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 developing and building undergraduate and graduate programs. Commitment to independent and collaborative innovative research, and curricular development within Human Sciences. Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and smoke-free campus. It is the policy of Sam Houston State University to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons, and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or protected veteran status, except where such distinction is required by law.

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