English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
$75,000 - $90,000 py
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Manage departmental budgets
Encourage faculty research
Assess student achievement
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Chairperson for its Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages. The role involves overseeing departmental operations, teaching, and supporting faculty and student success in an academic environment that values diversity and personal growth. **

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, conduct meetings, encourage faculty research, and assess student and faculty performance.
  • Responsibilities include mediating academic concerns, ensuring quality advising, and providing leadership in student recruitment and retention.
  • The role requires teaching courses during Fall and Spring semesters and assisting with accreditation efforts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Chairperson for its Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages. The role involves overseeing departmental operations, teaching, and supporting faculty and student success in an academic environment that values diversity and personal growth. **

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage departmental budgets
  • encourage faculty research
  • assess student achievement
  • provide leadership in student recruitment
  • demonstrate sensitivity to diverse needs

Nice-to-have

  • articulate departmental visions
  • interact with diverse faculty and students

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English, American or Comparative literature
  • five years teaching experience in higher education
  • evidence of research, publication, and scholarly activities
  • commitment to excellence in teaching
  • strong interpersonal skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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