Professor and Department Chair, Sociology and Anthropology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the College of Charleston invites applications for the position of Department Chair. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to collaborative leadership in a joint sociology and anthropology department that values quality teaching and research. A Ph.D. in Sociology or Anthropology is required; however, research and teaching areas are open. A strong external candidate should demonstrate administrative experience and be eligible for appointment at the rank of professor with tenure. In addition, the successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and professional development, and service. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Expected start date is July 1, 2015.

Minimum Qualifications/Credentials
A Ph.D. in Sociology or Anthropology is required. A strong external candidate should be able to demonstrate administrative experience and be eligible for appointment at the rank of professor with tenure.

How to Apply
Apply online at JOBS.COFC.EDU. Only electronic applications submitted via this website will be considered. Submit online: letter of application detailing administrative experience, perspectives on departmental leadership, and teaching and research interests; curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 reference providers who will submit letters of recommendation online. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2014 and continue until filled. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Idee Winfield, search committee chair, at winfieldi@cofc.edu.

About the College of Charleston and the Department
The College of Charleston is a state-supported, liberal arts and sciences institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate students. Consistent with its heritage since its founding in 1770, the College retains a strong liberal arts undergraduate curriculum. It is located on the historic peninsula in Downtown Charleston, a coastal metropolitan area of over 600,000. Additional information about the institution and the surrounding area is available at www.cofc.edu. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology consists of 20 faculty (9 Anthropologists and 11 Sociologists) and has approximately 300 majors. Applicants may learn more about the department at http://sociology.cofc.edu/.