Tennessee Tech University invites applications for Chairperson of the Department of Sociology and Political Science, appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Social Work, Criminology, or Sociology on a nine-month faculty contract with summer administrative duties. The chair will oversee budget, faculty and curriculum development, and departmental strategy for a department offering majors in Sociology (with Criminology/Criminal Justice and Social Work concentrations) and Political Science, plus a new Master of Social Work launching in fall 2027. A PhD or DSW is required along with demonstrated leadership experience; the application screening date is January 15, 2026, with the search open until filled.
- Career stageUntenured faculty, Tenured faculty
- DegreePhD
- StatusOpen
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