Interdisciplinary Dept. Head & Professor

Theasa; Storrs, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Head of the Department of Social and Critical Inquiry (SCI). This position is tenure-track at Professor rank, for a full‑time 10‑month appointment on the Storrs campus, with a start date of August 23, 2027.

The Head will guide interdisciplinary areas across American Studies, Asian and Asian American Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, and WGSS, fostering inclusion and scholarly collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a primary field within the department areas.
• Demonstrated leadership at the department, unit, or dean’s level.
• Demonstrated teaching and interdisciplinary research excellence.
• Experience with engaged scholarship and/or community partnerships.
• Commitment to advancing diversity through research, teaching, scholarship, or in other ways.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Department Development.
• Academic Program Leadership and Planning.
• Governance and Department Administration.
• Budget and Staffing Management.
• Faculty Development and Mentoring.
• Student Success and Educational Impact.
• Community Partnerships and Public Facing Scholarship.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary research

Team building

Collaborative scholarship

Diversity commitment

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

The University of Connecticut seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Head of the Department of Social and Critical Inquiry (SCI). This position is tenure-track at Professor rank, for a full‑time 10‑month appointment on the Storrs campus, with a start date of August 23, 2027.

The Head will guide interdisciplinary areas across American Studies, Asian and Asian American Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, and WGSS, fostering inclusion and scholarly collaboration.