Department Chair of Sociology-12 Mo (Internal Search)

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students and graduates about 5,000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation.

At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes CSUSB’s ongoing commitment to service-learning, a high-impact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Sociology at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications for the position of Department Chair to begin August 19, 2024. The ideal candidate will be an experienced faculty member with demonstrated leadership and administrative skills, an established record of scholarly research, and evidence of commitment to student success. The Chair is expected to provide leadership in shaping and facilitating the future of the department including faculty and staff development, faculty mentoring, strategic

planning, and student recruitment and success initiatives. The Department Chair will also serve in a leadership capacity in support of the mission of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The successful candidate will provide responsible and professional leadership in managing the day-to-day operational needs of the department, including supervision of support staff, scheduling courses, evaluating and mentoring faculty, fiscal management and allocating facilities and equipment for teaching, research and service activities. The Chair will also represent the Department and College with on and off-campus constituencies, and maintain positive public relations with these groups. Qualified candidates must

demonstrate a commitment to leadership and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Candidate must have a PhD in Sociology and be qualified for tenure at the rank of associate or full professor. Areas of sociological specialization are open. We welcome applications from all areas and specializations of research in Sociology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with a strong vision in leadership and faculty and student growth.

Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Sociology at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications for the position of Department Chair at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank beginning July 1, 2018. The ideal candidate will be an experienced faculty member with demonstrated leadership and administrative skills, an established record or scholarly research and evidence of excellence in teaching. The Chair is expected to provide leadership in facilitating long-term planning for professional involvement and development of the faculty and the Department, and mentor faculty in effectively meeting their responsibilities in scholarship, teaching, and service. The Sociology Department is located in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Sociology-Social Services Track. The department has 12 full-time tenure track faculty members and over 700 undergraduate

majors.

CSUSB has a diverse student body and approximately 80% of our students are first-generation college students and we seek a colleague who has demonstrated a commitment to fostering a community that recognizes the value of all people, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ability, or socioeconomic status.

To find out more about the Department of Sociology, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/sociology

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Recruitment Chair

Dr. King Yeung

kyeung@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit
A cover letter that states one’s interest and qualifications (academic and administrative experience and accomplishments); Statement of leadership and managerial styles; goals and visions as a department chair; Curriculum Vitae Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment). Reference List: please provide the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation; Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. A Diversity Statement that includes your understanding of the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues. The statement should describe your plan to advance DEI initiatives, as well as how you will work to enhance the success of minoritized students, faculty, and staff at CSUSB and beyond (max: 700 words)

Formal review of applications will begin on February 9, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=535185&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Department Chair AY (Assistant Professor) (Range 3) - $5,405 - $12,952

Department Chair AY (Associate Professor) (Range 4) - $6,190 - $14,215

Department Chair AY (Professor) (Range 5) - $7,794 - $14,893

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest

Advertised: Jan 18 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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