Chair, Philosophy & Religious Studies — Tenure-Track Leader

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

13 paid University holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Retirement plans

Educational benefits for employee and/

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The Chair will lead a department offering a BA, BS, and a minor, emphasizing collaborative leadership, student success, and growth planning.

The appointee may receive expedited tenure and will be expected to maintain excellence in teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will have a terminal degree, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and

Qualifications

• Terminal degree by appointment date required.
• Experience with leadership and management of a department desirable.
• Commitment to equitable student success and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies with collaborative leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day operations while guiding long-range growth plans.
• Commit to excellence in teaching and to a distinguished record of scholarship.

Skills

leadership abilities

interpersonal skills

mentorship

problem-solving

diverse student advocacy

Education

Terminal degree in philosophy or closely related field

Job description

Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The Chair will lead a department offering a BA, BS, and a minor, emphasizing collaborative leadership, student success, and growth planning.

The appointee may receive expedited tenure and will be expected to maintain excellence in teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will have a terminal degree, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and