English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $75,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Schedule department courses
Manage department budgets
Conduct faculty meetings
The Chairperson is responsible for scheduling courses, managing budgets, and encouraging faculty research and grant opportunities

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson is responsible for scheduling courses, managing budgets, and encouraging faculty research and grant opportunities.
  • The role requires teaching courses during the Fall and Spring semesters while providing leadership in student recruitment and retention.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers a competitive environment with a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio and over 90 student organizations.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson is responsible for scheduling courses, managing budgets, and encouraging faculty research and grant opportunities.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Schedule department courses
  • Manage department budgets
  • Conduct faculty meetings
  • Encourage faculty research
  • Assess student achievement
  • Mediate academic concerns
  • Teach Fall and Spring semesters

Nice-to-have

  • Sensitivity to diverse needs
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Leadership in recruitment
  • Accreditation effort assistance
  • Clear articulation of vision

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English or Literature
  • Five years higher education teaching experience
  • Evidence of research and publication
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Not specified

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