Director of the School of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology (Internal Search)

Description

The Director of the School of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology is the chief academic, administrative, and fiscal officer of the school. The director is responsible for the school’s academic programs and its overall effectiveness in teaching, research, and service. The director manages school administration and resources and advocates on behalf of the school in the College of Liberal Arts, SIUC, and beyond. The director is expected to commit to cultural diversity and equal opportunity. Applications are limited to current SIU employees.

Salary will be determined based on Faculty monthly salary paid over twelve months, plus an additional $500 monthly compensation.

Examples of Duties

The Director of the School of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology is responsible for overall management and leadership of the unit and is expected to contribute to the mission of the University.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Planning, development, coordination, review, and administration of undergraduate and graduate instructional programs to enhance learning outcomes of School majors; as well as students enrolled in service courses offered by the School faculty; ensuring faculty excellence through effective recruitment, retention, and evaluation of personnel; maintaining effective recruitment, retention, and degree completion rates of students enrolled in the unit; providing educational leadership, fostering excellence, and promoting a culture of research, scholarship, and creative activity among faculty; developing and recommending budgets to the Dean, as well as administering approved budgets and controlling expenditures within the unit; representing the School to various constituencies; conducting all business and activities in compliance with applicable law, policies of the SIU Board of Trustees, University Policies and Procedures, the College and School Operating Papers, and other guidance and directives of the Dean; and fostering an inclusive environment that advances Institutional goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: The director must have earned a doctorate in Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, or a closely related field by date of hire, and have academic experience in their field of research. The director must have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and service consistent with appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The director must have excellent leadership skills. The Director must have excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the School within the College, University and outside constituencies; must have a strong commitment to cultural diversity and equal opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred experience will include success in administration of programs in higher education to include accreditation, program review, strategic planning, budgeting, operations, and collaboration with colleagues.

Required Documents: Cover Letter, CV

Contact: Darren Sherkat, sherkat@siu.edu

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200 undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.