Department Chair, Sustainable Development Department

Appalachian State University seeks a tenured Department Chair for its Sustainable Development Department. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in a related field, have experience in interdisciplinary environments, and demonstrate leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing the department, supporting faculty and students, and advocating for the department. The position begins July 1, 2025, and is located in Boone, NC, indicating it is not a remote job.
Department Chair, Sustainable Development Department

Tenure Status: Tenured
Department: Sustainable Development - 265450

Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have an earned doctoral degree in a discipline related to sustainable development, experience working in or leading interdisciplinary environments, and a record of excellence in teaching and scholarly achievements commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to collective leadership and shared governance, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities and learners. They will also have strong communication skills (including the ability to listen effectively and build consensus), university administrative experience, and commitment to community engagement and sustainable development practice.

We seek qualified candidates whose scholarship and teaching complement or leverage the existing expertise in the department.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The ideal candidates should demonstrate an ability to foster a collaborative culture, with expertise in interdisciplinary integration, academic leadership, and a proven record of inclusive decision-making.

License/Certification Required
N/A

Description of the Department or Unit
The Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development is an interdisciplinary critical development studies program that integrates theory and practice from across the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences with more than 300 undergraduate majors. We are the only interdisciplinary department of sustainable development at a US university, with faculty from diverse disciplines including political science, forestry, anthropology, agriculture, geography, biology, literature, and more. We have three program areas: community, regional, and global development; agroecology and sustainable agriculture; and environmental studies. The Department's mission is to prepare students to engage in the social, economic, and environmental transformations necessary to create thriving, equitable, and sustainable communities within an ecologically healthy world. Most of our faculty work globally creating long-term academic and community partnerships in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, while also engaging with communities and organizations locally. Our graduates are prepared to work in leadership positions and fulfill the University's commitment to building a just and sustainable future. Additional information about the Department is available at www.sd.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Sustainable Development Department at Appalachian State University invites applications for the position of Department Chair, beginning July 1, 2025. We seek a colleague who can provide both academic leadership and departmental management to our innovative and interdisciplinary department.

The responsibilities for this position include: administrative management of the department (including budget oversight and staff supervision); providing collaborative leadership for the ongoing development of the department; supporting faculty and student achievement; advocating for the department; representing the department in the College of Fine and Applied Arts as well as the University, and teaching one course each semester. Additional information about the duties of Department Chairs is provided in section 8 of the Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures: https://academicaffairs.appstate.edu/aasops.

Proposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2025
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/10/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48781

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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