Remote Social Studies Department Chair Jobs
Remote Social Studies Department Chair jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first schools, online curriculum publishers, and distributed education organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include Faculty, Liberty University, and National University. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics (India Chair) aims to unlock the full potential of the U.S.-India relationship and leads the Center's work on India. The India Chair serves as an independent platform to pursue policy changes that strengthen bilateral ties, placing special emphasis on accelerating economic development in India and promoting greater business and economic engagement between the two countries. The CSIS Chair has also become the world's leading authority on state-level political-economic issues in India, leading multiple funded projects to expand subnational engagement with India.
CSIS is currently seeking a candidate for full-time, paid and in-person internship with the India Chair. There is a 4-month tenure (January to April) to the internship, though extensions are occasionally possible on the grounds of exceptional performance.
The role will primarily focus on (but not limited to) our work related to promoting growth-oriented state-level business and economic reforms in India. Secondary focus areas include federal economic reforms in India, U.S.-India commercial relations, India's urbanization journey, healthcare partnerships, defense ties, and technology partnerships.
The intern is expected to be in the office for 4 days (Monday to Thursday) per week and has the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. We do not accommodate virtual internships. Interns must be prepared to shift to working from the office 5 days per week if CSIS management requires it.
Applications are due by November 30th. The first date of the internship will be Monday, January 4, 2026. The start date is non-negotiable.
The intern will be responsible for consistent engagement, coordination, and communication with a variety of stakeholders in organizations and governments in India and the United States and across CSIS projects.
The hired candidates will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.40/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.40/hour for hires with a bachelor's degree, and $20.40/hour for hires with a master's degree).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following
- Database maintenance for the programs website, particularly the Engaging Indian States microsite and the India Reforms Scorecard 3.0.
- Helping in prepare our Indian States Weekly Newsletter.
- Drafting social media posts for the program.
- Assist staff in research (for ongoing projects) for longer papers and briefs and help in copyediting and note transcription (from virtual events and programs).
- Supporting event logistics and general administrative tasks.
- Assist in drafting newsletters, researching news relevant to India, press releases, briefing materials, and event invitations.
- Any other duties, as assigned.
The intern will report to the Associate Fellow, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics but will be expected to develop a good working relationship with every member of the team.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Applicants who have already graduated from a college degree program are highly preferred. Current students who can commit to full-time, in-person work may also apply.
- Applicants with a degree in International Economics, International Relations, International Business, Finance, South Asian Studies, or related field(s) preferred.
- Computer and mobile phone/technology sufficient to work from home.
- Solid knowledge of the Indian economy, political system, and main policymaking bodies required.
- Baseline understanding of the character of U.S.-India commercial ties is helpful.
- Understanding of the political economies of Indian states is helpful.
- Strong writing skills are critical.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and commit 35 hours per week.
- Must have strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Must have the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Must have demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB SUMMARY
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics (India Chair) aims to unlock the full potential of the U.S.-India relationship and leads the Center's work on India. The India Chair serves as an independent platform to pursue policy changes that strengthen bilateral ties, placing special emphasis on accelerating economic development in India and promoting greater business and economic engagement between the two countries. The CSIS Chair has also become the world's leading authority on state-level political-economic issues in India, leading multiple funded projects to expand subnational engagement with India.
CSIS is currently seeking a candidate for full-time, paid and in-person internship with the India Chair. There is a 4-month tenure (January to April) to the internship, though extensions are occasionally possible on the grounds of exceptional performance.
The role will primarily focus on (but not limited to) our work related to promoting growth-oriented state-level business and economic reforms in India. Secondary focus areas include federal economic reforms in India, U.S.-India commercial relations, India's urbanization journey, healthcare partnerships, defense ties, and technology partnerships.
The intern is expected to be in the office for 4 days (Monday to Thursday) per week and has the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. We do not accommodate virtual internships. Interns must be prepared to shift to working from the office 5 days per week if CSIS management requires it.
Applications are due by November 30th. The first date of the internship will be Monday, January 4, 2026. The start date is non-negotiable.
The intern will be responsible for consistent engagement, coordination, and communication with a variety of stakeholders in organizations and governments in India and the United States and across CSIS projects.
The hired candidates will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.40/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.40/hour for hires with a bachelor's degree, and $20.40/hour for hires with a master's degree).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following
- Database maintenance for the programs website, particularly the Engaging Indian States microsite and the India Reforms Scorecard 3.0.
- Helping in prepare our Indian States Weekly Newsletter.
- Drafting social media posts for the program.
- Assist staff in research (for ongoing projects) for longer papers and briefs and help in copyediting and note transcription (from virtual events and programs).
- Supporting event logistics and general administrative tasks.
- Assist in drafting newsletters, researching news relevant to India, press releases, briefing materials, and event invitations.
- Any other duties, as assigned.
The intern will report to the Associate Fellow, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics but will be expected to develop a good working relationship with every member of the team.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Applicants who have already graduated from a college degree program are highly preferred. Current students who can commit to full-time, in-person work may also apply.
- Applicants with a degree in International Economics, International Relations, International Business, Finance, South Asian Studies, or related field(s) preferred.
- Computer and mobile phone/technology sufficient to work from home.
- Solid knowledge of the Indian economy, political system, and main policymaking bodies required.
- Baseline understanding of the character of U.S.-India commercial ties is helpful.
- Understanding of the political economies of Indian states is helpful.
- Strong writing skills are critical.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and commit 35 hours per week.
- Must have strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Must have the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Must have demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote social studies department chair jobs.
- Valid state teaching license with a social studies or history endorsement
- Minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience in social studies
- Demonstrated experience developing or revising K-12 social studies curriculum
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or formally evaluating other teachers
- Familiarity with state academic standards and standardized assessment frameworks
- Master's degree in education, history, social sciences, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Social Studies Department Chair Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote social studies department chair openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by fit and apply directly as soon as they post. Remote department chair roles at online schools close fast when the candidate pool is national.
Prove your async leadership style upfront
Remote employers want evidence you can lead teachers and manage curriculum without hallway conversations. Include specific examples in your application of decisions you made over email, feedback you delivered through written observation notes, or curriculum changes you coordinated entirely through digital channels.
Build a digital portfolio of curriculum work
Compile scope-and-sequence documents, unit frameworks, and teacher evaluation summaries you can share as links or PDFs. Remote hiring managers in online schools and curriculum companies evaluate your work product directly, since they cannot observe you in a building.
Prepare for remote interview formats
Virtual interviews for department chair roles often include an asynchronous video screen before a live call. Practice answering instructional leadership questions on camera without notes, and be ready to walk through a curriculum artifact or teacher-support scenario in real time over screenshare.
Remote Social Studies Department Chair Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote social studies department chair job?
Target remote-first online schools, virtual charter networks, and distributed curriculum companies that run fully remote departments. Remote employers screen for strong asynchronous communication, self-directed project management, and demonstrated ability to coach teachers without in-person contact. Candidates who can show experience leading curriculum reviews over video, managing teacher performance through written documentation, and coordinating cross-functional teams without a physical office move to the front of the pool.
Which companies hire remote social studies department chairs?
Remote social studies department chair roles are posted by Faculty, Liberty University, and National University and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include online K-12 schools, virtual charter school networks, and remote-first education publishers that operate distributed academic teams across the U.S.
Can you get a remote social studies department chair job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry is harder because you must manage teachers and curriculum independently from day one without an on-site support structure. Online schools and virtual curriculum companies occasionally hire candidates with strong classroom teaching records who can demonstrate initiative and written leadership. Showing a curriculum project you led, a teacher-coaching log, or a remotely coordinated professional development session can substitute for formal department chair titles.
Do you need a degree for remote social studies department chair jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote employers require at least a bachelor's in education, history, or a social sciences field, and many prefer a master's or administrative licensure. That said, remote employers in curriculum publishing and ed-tech weigh demonstrated subject-matter expertise, teacher leadership experience, and a portfolio of curriculum work alongside formal credentials when evaluating candidates.
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