Department of Applied Design Chair

Company: Appalachian State University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Department of Applied Design ChairBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.Posting DetailsRequest to Recruit Position Title: Department of Applied Design ChairTenure Status: Tenure TrackProvide Rank: Associate Professor / ProfessorPosition Number: 088551Department: Applied Design - 265310Minimum QualificationsChair candidates must meet the requirements of an Associate Professor which are as follows:

• Earned terminal degree in one or more of the department's programs which can be found here: https://design.appstate.edu/programs
• A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank of a tenured faculty member
• Previous administrative experience with demonstrated leadership success at the program level or aboveEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a proven leader who possesses a deep understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of the programs; is committed to excellence in education, research, and service; and possesses the ability to work effectively with stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry representatives, public and private funding agencies and other units within the college and university. The Chair's duties include:

• Demonstrate and provide academic leadership, act as advocate and liaison for the department, support student achievement, administer and manage the academic unit, lead departmental personnel matters, foster collegiality, celebrate successes, and contribute to the development and articulation of a vision for a diverse multi-disciplinary department.
• Develop and maintain contacts with external professionals and industry connections, engage alumni in active participation with program areas, and assist in the recruitment of donors and fundraising.
• Manage faculty appointments and development including, but not limited to, recruitment, re-appointments, promotion and tenure, annual faculty evaluation, and demonstrate knowledge about current technology.
• Maintain oversight of all financial matters of the department. Demonstrate experience with external accreditation processes (e.g. SACS, NASAD, CIDA), maintain productive scholarship, and teach one course per semester.Special Instructions to ApplicantsFor a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's job board:
• A letter of application addressing minimal qualifications and areas of research interests
• Current vitae
• Copy of transcripts
• Complete contact information of three professional references
• Portfolios of professional design work and student work from classes you have taught are required (not to exceed 9MB)
• A portfolio of scholarly/creative endeavors is recommendedPosting Details InformationProposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2025Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.Evaluation of Applications Begins11/15/2024Search Chair InformationName: Donald CoreyEmail: coreydc@appstate.eduApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents:
  • Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Transcript-Undergraduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
  • Transcript-Graduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
  • List of References with Contact Information
  • Link to Portfolio
  • Teaching PortfolioOptional Documents:
    • Transcript-Doctoral (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
    • Link to Portfolio (2)
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