Brevard College seeks an enthusiastic teacher and administrator at the Associate Professor or Professor level to lead the Social Science Division of the College, which includes programs in Business, Organizational Leadership, Wilderness/Outdoor Leadership, Criminal Justice, and Psychology.
This tenure track position requires a terminal degree in a Social Science field (Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology or Sociology) and evidence of administrative experience or potential for academic leadership.
Division Chair responsibilities include oversight, supervision, and evaluation of all Social Science faculty, including adjunct faculty, class scheduling, and strategic planning for the division. The Social Science Division Chair is a member of the Academic Leadership Team and reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. Division Chairs teach half of a normal, 24-credit-hour teaching load in their discipline and receive credit for half of the 24-credit-hour teaching load for administrative duties.
Brevard College, founded in 1853, is a residential liberal arts college. Situated in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard College is located 33 miles southwest of Asheville, North Carolina. Brevard College is committed to an experiential liberal arts education that encourages personal growth and inspires artistic, intellectual, and social action. Our faculty purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflections in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, and clarify values.
Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application describing interest in Brevard College; (2) a summary of administrative experience; (3) a curriculum vitae documenting relevant experience (4) a sample syllabus from a recent course; and (5) names and contact information for three professional references, at least one of whom must be the applicant’s current or most recent supervisor.
The preferred starting date for this position is June 2025 and not later than August 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Brevard College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all demographics to apply. Brevard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living environment, Brevard College conducts background investigations on all final candidates being considered for employment. Additional information is available at the College website, www.brevard.edu.