Department Chair of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy

About the role

Augusta University's 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, anticipated to begin July 2027. The preferred candidate will 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 serving in an administrative role. 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, working collaboratively with members of the dean's office, the Pamplin College Chair's Council, faculty, and staff to support the college's strategic plan. The Department Chair will work with the faculty to ensure successful ongoing assessment of the Department's programs and student success.

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University, fostering critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivating skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promoting active citizenship and community engagement; and preparing graduates for diverse careers in quickly changing globalized environments. The History, Anthropology, and Philosophy department has 19 full-time faculty, 11 part-time adjunct faculty, and two staff members. The Department currently offers undergraduate 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. Located on the beautiful and historic Summerville campus at 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

Professor rank requires a 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. A Professor is a 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 shall be consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation, including evidence of ability as a teacher, evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned, successful experience (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.

Qualifications

• 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

Schedule

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.

Pay

Professor rank. Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements, subject to availability of funds. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Generous retirement plans
• Tuition waiver
• Wellness options
• Tuition Assistance Program (available to full-time employees who have been employed successfully for more than 6 months)