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Chair, Department of Anthropology
Texas State University
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Posted: 07-Feb-25
Location: San Marcos, Texas
Type: Full Time
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Academic
Internal Number: 5988691
Chair, Department of Anthropology
Job Posting Number: 2025046TTL
Position Description
The Department of Anthropology at Texas State University invites applications for an experienced and outstanding senior scholar to serve as Department Chair beginning Spring 2026. Appointments will be at the Advanced Associate or Professor rank with tenure. The Chair will report to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and will serve as the department’s academic and administrative leader. The Chair is a member of the college leadership team working collaboratively with the dean, university administration, fellow department chairs and school directors, center directors, faculty members, and staff to support and advance the strategic goals of the University, college and department.
We seek applications from broadly trained anthropologists from any subfield of Anthropology whose teaching and research interests build upon and complement that of the department. The successful candidate will have demonstrated higher education leadership experience that prepares them to serve as department chair, guiding the department’s academic programs, and advancing its mission. They will also contribute to the department’s baccalaureate degrees in Anthropology, M.A. in Anthropology, and Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology.
The Department of Anthropology has 23 full-time faculty working in archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and linguistics The department includes two major centers the Center for Archaeological Studies (CAS) and the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State (FACTS), which the Chair oversees. The department also has several labs and projects that support sustained and innovative research by faculty and students.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field
Advanced Associate Professor or Professor with tenure at the time of appointment.
Demonstrated excellence in scholarship/creative activity.
Experience teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Demonstrated record of effective academic leadership that may include development or growth of academic programs; strategic planning; development of new facilities, funding, endowments, and partnerships; prior administrative experience as chair or center director; or leadership in national organizations, societies, or nonprofits.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with shared governance among diverse faculty with varying titles, ranks, and program specialties.
Successful record of maintaining a competitively funded research program.
Evidence of both ideas and skills necessary to lead the department in continued growth and innovation.
Ability or experience to effectively support and facilitate the continued expansion of faculty research and department centers.
Full Consideration Date: Close Date: Open Until Filled? Yes
For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51073 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.
About Texas State and San Marcos: Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.
Why work @ Texas State? • Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents! • Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more! • Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program • Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses • An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus • Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.