Chair, History Department: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Georgia Southern University. Reporting to the dean, primary responsibilities include administrative and leadership duties associated with chairing a department of 26 active teacher-scholars. Position is a 12-month appointment, and salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: PhD in History (field of specialization open); eligible for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor and to the graduate faculty; demonstrated excellence in teaching; significant publication record in peer-reviewed venues; and record of outstanding contributions to professional field. Minimum of 4 years college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level or higher is required for the rank of associate professor. Minimum of 5 years college/university teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor. Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years prior administrative experience. Postmark deadline for receipt of applications is October 26, 2007. Position starting date is July 1, 2008. Send letter addressing the qualifications cited above; curriculum vita; sample copies of selected publications; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 5 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Applications and nominations should be sent to Dr. Donnie D. Richards, History Department Search Chair, Search #53844, Department of Foreign Languages, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8081, Statesboro GA 30460-8081, email: , telephone: 912-681-5281. More information about the institution is available through http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/ or at . Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.