English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $75,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Department budget management
Course scheduling coordination
Faculty research encouragement
The Chairperson is responsible for scheduling courses, managing departmental budgets, and conducting departmental meetings while encouraging faculty research

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson is responsible for scheduling courses, managing departmental budgets, and conducting departmental meetings while encouraging faculty research.
  • This role requires mediating student academic concerns, ensuring quality academic advising, and providing leadership in student recruitment and retention.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU dedicated to providing a high-quality, affordable education with a personal touch.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson is responsible for scheduling courses, managing departmental budgets, and conducting departmental meetings while encouraging faculty research.

Salary

Base: $75,000 - $90,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible for benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Department budget management
  • Course scheduling coordination
  • Faculty research encouragement
  • Student achievement assessment
  • Accreditation effort assistance

Nice-to-have

  • Sensitivity to diverse needs
  • Strong interpersonal leadership skills
  • Commitment to student success
  • Experience with grant opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English or related field
  • Five years teaching experience in higher education
  • Evidence of research and publication record
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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