English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
$75,000 - $90,000 py
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Manage departmental budgets
Encourage faculty research
Assess student achievement
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Chairperson for its Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages. The role requires a Ph.D. in English or related fields, teaching experience, and strong leadership skills, offering a salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 and a commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, conduct meetings, encourage faculty research, and assess student and faculty performance.
  • Responsibilities include mediating academic concerns, ensuring quality advising, and providing leadership in student recruitment and retention.
  • The role requires teaching courses during the Fall and Spring semesters and assisting with accreditation efforts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Chairperson for its Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages. The role requires a Ph.D. in English or related fields, teaching experience, and strong leadership skills, offering a salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 and a commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment. **

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage departmental budgets
  • encourage faculty research
  • assess student achievement
  • provide leadership in student recruitment
  • demonstrate sensitivity to diverse needs

Nice-to-have

  • articulate university policy
  • demonstrate commitment to excellence
  • strong interpersonal skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English, American or Comparative literature
  • five years teaching experience in higher education
  • evidence of research, publication, and scholarly activities
  • commitment to excellence in teaching
  • personal concern for quality academic advising
  • ability to manage department classes and budgets
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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