The Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University invites applications for its Director, a tenured, nine-month faculty position with administrative duties comparable to those of a department chair, including responsibility for academic, personnel, and budgetary decisions. The Director will report to the Dean of Arts & Sciences and work closely with the Center?s core faculty; academic Program Director, who teaches and coordinates curriculum development, scheduling, recruiting, and advising; and the editor of Appalachian Journal; all of whom report to the Director. The librarian of the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection also reports to the Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies and the Dean of Libraries. The Director supervises faculty and staff recruitment, hiring, and evaluation; coordinates faculty drawn from 14 academic departments across campus; manages planning, annual reports, and assessment; oversees state, foundation, and grants accounts; and presides at faculty meetings. The Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies will teach, supervise theses and internships, and serve in various outreach capacities representing the Center on-campus and off-campus in community, regional, and international programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
We seek a Director who is an effective leader, collaborator, and advocate for Appalachian Studies. Successful candidates must demonstrate ability to work well across academic programs and disciplines. Candidates should have a successful record of teaching, research connected to the Appalachian region, and fundraising experience, including collaborative grant-writing to support instruction, research, and/or community service. Candidates must hold the Ph.D. or terminal degree in a field related to Appalachian Studies; should have already achieved appointment as associate or full professor; and have a proven commitment to excellence in teaching, active scholarship, and regional service. Candidates are expected to have experience in academic administration and demonstrated leadership abilities. The preferred start date is July 1, 2020. We seek to recruit and retain a talented and diverse faculty. Candidates who demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Number:
083421
Posting Date:
12/20/2019
Closing Date:
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funded:
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