English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $75,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Schedule courses for department
Manage department budgets
Conduct departmental meetings
The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, and lead faculty in research and grant opportunities while ensuring quality academic advising

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, and lead faculty in research and grant opportunities while ensuring quality academic advising.
  • As a 140-year-old 1890 Land-Grant HBCU, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers a diverse environment with a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
  • The position requires teaching courses during Fall and Spring semesters alongside administrative duties to support student recruitment and retention.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, and lead faculty in research and grant opportunities while ensuring quality academic advising.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Schedule courses for department
  • Manage department budgets
  • Conduct departmental meetings
  • Encourage faculty research grants
  • Assess student achievement performance
  • Mediate student academic concerns
  • Ensure quality academic advising

Nice-to-have

  • Sensitivity to diverse faculty needs
  • Strong interpersonal leadership skills
  • Commitment to student success
  • Experience with accreditation efforts
  • Ability to articulate vision goals

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English or Literature
  • Five years higher education teaching experience
  • Evidence of research and publication record
  • 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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