English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
$75,000 - $90,000; not specified; not specified py
Schedule department courses
Manage departmental budgets
Encourage faculty research
The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing budgets, conducting meetings, encouraging faculty research, assessing student and faculty performance, mediating concerns, ensuring academic advising, and leading recruitment and retention efforts

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing budgets, conducting meetings, encouraging faculty research, assessing student and faculty performance, mediating concerns, ensuring academic advising, and leading recruitment and retention efforts.
  • The position requires teaching courses during the Fall and Spring semesters and assisting the university in accreditation efforts.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU committed to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing budgets, conducting meetings, encouraging faculty research, assessing student and faculty performance, mediating concerns, ensuring academic advising, and leading recruitment and retention efforts.

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • schedule department courses
  • manage departmental budgets
  • encourage faculty research
  • assess student achievement
  • provide quality academic advising
  • lead student recruitment

Nice-to-have

  • demonstrate sensitivity to diversity
  • articulate university policy
  • personal touch education

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English, American or Comparative literature
  • five years teaching experience in higher education
  • evidence of research, publication, scholarly activities
  • commitment to excellence in teaching
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • ability to manage classes and budgets

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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