English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Base: $75,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Manage departmental budgets
Encourage faculty research
Assess student achievement
The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, conduct meetings, and encourage faculty research and grant opportunities

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, conduct meetings, and encourage faculty research and grant opportunities.
  • Responsibilities include assessing student achievement and faculty performance, mediating student concerns, and ensuring quality academic advising.
  • The role requires teaching courses during Fall and Spring semesters and demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of a diverse faculty and student body.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, conduct meetings, and encourage faculty research and grant opportunities.

Salary

Base: $75,000 - $90,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage departmental budgets
  • Encourage faculty research
  • Assess student achievement
  • Provide leadership in student recruitment
  • Teach courses during semesters

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to excellence in teaching
  • Personal concern for quality academic advising
  • Sensitivity to diverse needs

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English, American or Comparative literature
  • Five years teaching experience in higher education
  • Evidence of research, publication, and scholarly activities
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage department classes and budgets

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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