Department Head of Sociology

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology at the University of Georgia invites applications for Department Head to begin in August 2023. This appointment carries the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The Department Head is chief administrative officer of the department with responsibility for instructional efforts and for operational management including administrative, budgetary, promotion and recruitment programs. The ideal head will work effectively with other units within the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of Research, and the Office of Instruction to enhance the mission of the Department, the College, and the University. The Head will also teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students and provide service to the university. The successful candidate will be expected to promote research excellence, support efforts to obtain external research funding, and continue the department’s tradition of transparency, collaboration, shared faculty governance, and strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants whose files are complete by November 1, 2022 will be assured full consideration. Applicant screening will continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current CV; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant). Candidates at the associate level rank should address their progress towards promotion to full in their application materials.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1391P

Working Title

Department Head of Sociology

Department

Franklin-Sociology

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Department of Sociology on the main Athens campus is a broad-spectrum department supporting methodologically diverse research specialties, including race/ethnicity, criminology, gender, social psychology, health/medical sociology, and Latin American studies. Departmental faculty participate in a number of university centers and institutes such as the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, the Criminal Justice Studies Program, the Institute for African American Studies, the Center for Family Research, the Institute for Women’s Studies, and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute. The Department has approximately 20 full-time faculty, including one on the Griffin campus. The operations of the department are supported by four administrative staff and additional staff in the Franklin College. The department maintains a PhD program with approximately 40 graduate students and an undergraduate program with approximately 400 majors and minors.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students and to creating a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, people from historically excluded groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

College/Unit/Department website

sociology.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2023

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

09/20/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Department Chair/Head AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in sociology or a related discipline is required.

Additional Requirements

Requirements for each rank are outlined in the University’s Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Guidelines and the Department of Sociology’s Promotion and Tenure Guidelines . To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as a Full Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The successful candidate will show evidence of sociological framing of research, a record of distinguished scholarship and teaching close to or commensurate with the rank of full professor, an established track record of administrative and leadership skills, a history of collaboration between academic units, and expertise with the tenure and promotion process.

We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated ability to foster collaboration among a diverse group of scholars, as well as a strong record of external funding and academic recognition.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents