English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
$75,000 - $90,000 py
On-site
Course scheduling
Departmental budgets
Faculty research
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an English Department Chairperson to oversee the department's operations, including course scheduling, budget management, and faculty recruitment. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in English or a related field, have at least five years of teaching experience, and demonstrate a commitment to student success and faculty leadership

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing departmental budgets, and encouraging faculty research and grant opportunities.
  • Key duties include assessing student achievement and faculty performance, mediating student academic concerns, and ensuring quality academic advising.
  • The role requires a Ph.D. in English, American or Comparative literature, with five years of teaching experience in higher education and evidence of research and publication.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an English Department Chairperson to oversee the department's operations, including course scheduling, budget management, and faculty recruitment. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in English or a related field, have at least five years of teaching experience, and demonstrate a commitment to student success and faculty leadership.

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • course scheduling
  • departmental budgets
  • faculty research
  • student achievement assessment
  • academic advising
  • student recruitment and retention

Nice-to-have

  • sensitivity to diverse needs
  • articulating university policy
  • demonstrating departmental vision

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 and student success
  • Personal concern for quality academic advising
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead faculty and deal with complaints
  • Ability to manage department classes and budgets

Work Rights

Not specified

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