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
Faculty research encouragement
Student recruitment leadership
The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage departmental budgets, and conduct meetings while encouraging faculty research

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage departmental budgets, and conduct meetings while encouraging faculty research.
  • The role requires mediating student academic concerns, ensuring quality academic advising, and leading student recruitment efforts.
  • 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 will schedule courses, manage departmental budgets, and conduct 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
  • Faculty research encouragement
  • Student recruitment leadership
  • Accreditation effort assistance
  • Diverse faculty student sensitivity

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to teaching excellence
  • Personal concern for advising quality

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English or related field
  • Five years higher education teaching experience
  • Evidence of research and publication record
  • Ability to manage classes and budgets

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

Tailored Resume

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