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Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Human Sciences
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Position Title : Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Human Sciences Requisition : 202500070F Rank : Associate or Full Professor FLSA Status : Exempt Hiring Salary : Commensurate with education and experience Position Type : Full-Time Tenure Track College : College of Health Sciences Department : Dept of Human Sciences Open Date : 05/05/2025 Quicklink : https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43371 Contact Name : Dr. Jennifer Didier Title : Chair of Search Committee, Department of Kinesiology, Sam Houston State University Contact Phone : 936-294-1398 Contact Email : jennifer.didier@shsu.edu Duties and 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. Responsibilities include administering the department, managing curricula, scheduling classes, approving forms, evaluating faculty and staff, overseeing the departmental budget, hiring faculty, staff, and students, and representing the department within the College and university leadership. The Chair will support strong advocacy, leadership, and mentoring of junior faculty and serve as a member of the College’s leadership team, reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements For The Position : 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. Experience Required
Experience Required For The Position : Position Qualifications and Specific Responsibilities: 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. Ability to create an environment that recognizes excellence and promotes servant-leadership. Ability to lead in a climate of collaboration, transparency, shared governance, and operational efficiency, with a commitment to student, faculty, and staff success. Promotion of excellence in teaching and research among the departmental faculty. Note: Preferred: Membership in professional organizations related to the applicant’s field of expertise. Leadership experience in a university setting (undergraduate or graduate program director/coordinator, center director, research/laboratory director, department chair/head, or other leadership roles). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability and commitment to serve as an advocate and mentor for students, faculty, and staff in the department, focusing on recruitment, retention, success, and development. Commitment to work with other leaders within the College of Health Sciences to advance the college, the umbrella discipline of human sciences, and the individual programs within the department. Commitment to academic excellence and student success within the umbrella discipline of human sciences. Experience with accrediting bodies, procedures, and assessment. Leadership in a professional organization representing a discipline from within Human Sciences. Experience with and commitment to community engagement. Other Requirements
Other Requirements For The Position : The department calls for consideration of sub-disciplines in all official decisions; SHSU serves over 21,000 students. SHSU is located in Huntsville, TX and is near Houston, Conroe, The Woodlands, and Bryan/College Station. See area information link included in the original description for context. Special Instructions Summary
Special Instructions Summary : The application packet must include a cover letter detailing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs of the position as well as the qualifications and responsibilities above. In addition to a cover letter, applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request when the application is submitted. Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled : Yes EEO Statement
EEO Statement : Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code.
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Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Human Sciences Join to apply for the Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Human Sciences role at Inside Higher Ed. Position Details
Position Title : Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Human Sciences Requisition : 202500070F Rank : Associate or Full Professor FLSA Status : Exempt Hiring Salary : Commensurate with education and experience Position Type : Full-Time Tenure Track College : College of Health Sciences Department : Dept of Human Sciences Open Date : 05/05/2025 Quicklink : https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43371 Contact Name : Dr. Jennifer Didier Title : Chair of Search Committee, Department of Kinesiology, Sam Houston State University Contact Phone : 936-294-1398 Contact Email : jennifer.didier@shsu.edu Duties and 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. Responsibilities include administering the department, managing curricula, scheduling classes, approving forms, evaluating faculty and staff, overseeing the departmental budget, hiring faculty, staff, and students, and representing the department within the College and university leadership. The Chair will support strong advocacy, leadership, and mentoring of junior faculty and serve as a member of the College’s leadership team, reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements For The Position : 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. Experience Required
Experience Required For The Position : Position Qualifications and Specific Responsibilities: 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. Ability to create an environment that recognizes excellence and promotes servant-leadership. Ability to lead in a climate of collaboration, transparency, shared governance, and operational efficiency, with a commitment to student, faculty, and staff success. Promotion of excellence in teaching and research among the departmental faculty. Note: Preferred: Membership in professional organizations related to the applicant’s field of expertise. Leadership experience in a university setting (undergraduate or graduate program director/coordinator, center director, research/laboratory director, department chair/head, or other leadership roles). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability and commitment to serve as an advocate and mentor for students, faculty, and staff in the department, focusing on recruitment, retention, success, and development. Commitment to work with other leaders within the College of Health Sciences to advance the college, the umbrella discipline of human sciences, and the individual programs within the department. Commitment to academic excellence and student success within the umbrella discipline of human sciences. Experience with accrediting bodies, procedures, and assessment. Leadership in a professional organization representing a discipline from within Human Sciences. Experience with and commitment to community engagement. Other Requirements
Other Requirements For The Position : The department calls for consideration of sub-disciplines in all official decisions; SHSU serves over 21,000 students. SHSU is located in Huntsville, TX and is near Houston, Conroe, The Woodlands, and Bryan/College Station. See area information link included in the original description for context. Special Instructions Summary
Special Instructions Summary : The application packet must include a cover letter detailing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs of the position as well as the qualifications and responsibilities above. In addition to a cover letter, applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request when the application is submitted. Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled : Yes EEO Statement
EEO Statement : Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code.
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