The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an English Department Chairperson to oversee departmental operations, including course scheduling, budget management, faculty research, and student achievement. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in English or related fields, along with a strong teaching background and experience in higher education leadership
Job Summary
The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, and conduct departmental meetings.
Responsibilities include encouraging faculty research, assessing student achievement and faculty performance, and mediating academic concerns.
The chair will also be expected to teach courses during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an English Department Chairperson to oversee departmental operations, including course scheduling, budget management, faculty research, and student achievement. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in English or related fields, along with a strong teaching background and experience in higher education leadership.
Salary
$75,000 - $90,000
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
manage departmental budgets
encourage faculty research
assess student achievement
quality academic advising
student recruitment and retention
teach courses
Nice-to-have
sensitivity to diverse needs
articulate university policy
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in English, American or Comparative literature
five years teaching experience in higher education
evidence of research, publication, and other scholarly activities
commitment to excellence in teaching
strong interpersonal skills
ability to manage department's classes and budgets