Description
The College of Health Sciences at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) invites applications for the position of Department of Social Work Chairperson. The Chair provides visionary leadership and administrative oversight to advance the mission of the department, college, and university. Serving as a vital link between faculty and administration, the Chair fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, advocates for faculty and students, and promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. This is a full-time, main campus position (not remote or hybrid).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective time management
Budget oversight and resource allocation
Program planning and scheduling
Faculty and staff evaluation
Equitable delegation of responsibilities
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Advocacy and mentoring to support faculty success
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service aligned with the department’s and the university’s mission
Collaborative leadership style that embraces shared governance and builds trust with faculty, staff, students, and administrators
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Application instructions
Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date of the posting is subject to change without notice to the applicants.
Please attach a copy of an unofficial transcript and references with the application. Official transcripts may be required upon hire.
Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary based on Experience. For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
University Overview
The College of Health Sciences houses more than 20 programs and multiple clinics, including programs in Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Counseling and Human Services, Social Work, and Allied Health Sciences. The College is part of ETSU’s Academic Health Sciences Division, which also includes James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, and the College of Nursing
ETSU is a designated Academic Health Science Centers in the United States and among the largest, with five health science colleges. ETSU Health serves Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina, offering primary, specialty, and rehabilitative care.
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.
ETSU is an equal opportunity Employer
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate (PhD, DSW, EdD, ScD, or equivalent)
MSW from a CSWE-accredited program; eligible for licensure in Tennessee at the time of hire
Extensive experience with the CSWE accreditation process
Minimum of six years of higher education experience
Record of teaching, research, and service sufficient for appointment as Associate Professor or higher with tenure eligibility
Preferred Qualifications
Administrative leadership experience in higher education (e.g., program director, graduate coordinator, department chair)
Success in academic program management, including curriculum development and accreditation (undergraduate and/or graduate)
Demonstrated ability to support faculty success in scholarship, including securing external funding
Experience collaborating with community partners and leveraging regional partnerships
Experience with interprofessional education
