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Position TitleChair, Department of Sociology

Job Posting Number2026050TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentSociology

Position Description

Texas State University invites applications for the Chair position in theDepartment of Sociology (https://www.soci.txst.edu/) . The position includes a concurrent appointment as a faculty member at the rank of Professor. Applicants at the Associate Professor rank with strong potential for promotion to Professor at the time of hire will also be considered. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on University and departmental established standards.

The Chair (a 12-month position) is the leader of the department who manages its people, staff, and budget and is responsible to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. The Department currently has 26 full-time faculty, three adjunct faculty, 67 master’s students and four professional staff members. Last year, the faculty taught over 6,000 students, including 568 minors, with the university anticipating a 10% enrollment increase for the current academic year.

The Department of Sociology is a long-established unit of the College of Liberal Arts. At the undergraduate level, it offers a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology, and minors in Sociology, Studies in Popular Culture, Aging and the Life Course, Latino/a Studies, and Sustainability Studies. At the graduate level, the department offers Master’s degrees in Sociology, Applied Sociology, Dementia and Aging Studies, and Sustainability Studies. Each of these programs prepare students for social research that explores the stories, behaviors, and connections that shape the world around us and help us to understand how society works.

The Chair is expected to exercise vision and leadership in scholarly activities, faculty development, curriculum, and professional service, with an emphasis on collaboration, community engagement, and the ongoing development and maintenance of outstanding on-campus and online programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This “fiercely collegial” department includes tenured, tenure-track, instructional, and per-course faculty. It is essential that the new Chair demonstrates a commitment to a vision that is inclusive of growth and expansion, while supporting the teaching, research, grant-acquiring and professional advancement efforts of all Department faculty. The Chair is responsible for the following daily administrative oversight and management tasks, including but not limited to:

+ Academic and administrative leadership in the department.

+ Recruitment, retention, and evaluation of distinguished faculty who bring varied backgrounds, perspectives, and a commitment to institutional excellence.

+ Promotion of professional development for faculty and staff.

+ Promotion of a supportive student learning environment that maintains academic rigor and offers a professional training environment for students conducive to professional growth and success.

+ Increasing scholarly and grant activity.

+ Providing high-quality instructional programs.

+ Advising, recruitment, and retention of students from a variety of backgrounds.

+ Facilitation of strategic planning.

+ Preparation, monitoring, and execution of the departmental budget.

+ Oversight of curriculum and student degree plans.

+ Effective collaboration with campus stakeholders.

+ Effective collaboration with community stakeholders.

+ Resource development activities.

Required Qualifications

+ Ph.D. in Sociology or Related Field.

+ Advanced Associate Professor (four years minimum) or Professor.

+ Academic leadership that may include development or growth of academic programs; strategic planning; development of new facilities, funding, endowments, and partnerships; prior administrative experience as chair, coordinator, or center chair; or leadership in national organizations, societies, or nonprofits.

+ Teaching, advising, or mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.

+ Demonstrated excellence in scholarly publications or creative activities.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience teaching courses at the graduate level and advising graduate students.

+ Experience with strategic planning, budget management, and/or scheduling classes.

+ A demonstrated commitment to supporting collegiality and advancement of faculty in various ranks, titles, and program specialties.

+ Supervisory or leadership experience at any university level.

+ A background or experience with the areas of sustainability, dementia/aging, or interdisciplinary studies.

+ Demonstrated record of scholarly excellence evidenced by publication record, external funding, and interdisciplinary research experience.

+ Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, as well as academic and business communities, donors, and alumni.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54458.

To assure full consideration, please submit the following:

+ C.V.

+ Cover letter (addressing all required and preferred qualifications, as well as a brief, philosophical statement on leadership and the future of sociology).

+ Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).

+ Contact information for three professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degreegrantinguniversities.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Descriptions of our degree offerings and faculty can be found athttp://www.soci.txst.edu/ (%20http:/www.soci.txst.edu/) .

Please direct questions to: Dr. Scott Bowman, Search Committee Chair, Professor, School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666 [email protected].

Proposed Start Date06/01/2026

Posting Date10/10/2025

Review Date12/01/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54458

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