English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $75,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
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Department budget management
Faculty research encouragement
Student recruitment leadership
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an English Department Chairperson responsible for managing departmental operations, supporting faculty research, and ensuring student success. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in English or a related field, along with five years of teaching experience and a commitment to academic excellence. **

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage department budgets, and conduct meetings while encouraging faculty research.
  • The role involves assessing student achievement, mediating academic concerns, and providing leadership in student recruitment and retention.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU offering a diverse range of degree programs and a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an English Department Chairperson responsible for managing departmental operations, supporting faculty research, and ensuring student success. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in English or a related field, along with five years of teaching experience and a commitment to academic excellence. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Department budget management
  • Faculty research encouragement
  • Student recruitment leadership
  • Accreditation effort assistance
  • Diverse faculty and student sensitivity

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to teaching excellence
  • Personal concern for advising quality
  • Ability to mediate academic concerns

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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