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 the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages, responsible for managing departmental operations, teaching, and fostering faculty and student development. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in English or a related field, significant teaching experience, and a proven record of research and publication. **

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, conduct meetings, and encourage faculty research and grant opportunities.
  • Responsibilities include assessing student achievement and faculty performance, mediating academic concerns, and ensuring quality academic advising.
  • The role requires a Ph.D. in English, American or Comparative literature, with five years of higher education teaching experience and evidence of scholarly activities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Chairperson for the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages, responsible for managing departmental operations, teaching, and fostering faculty and student development. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in English or a related field, significant teaching experience, and a proven record of research and publication. **

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage departmental budgets
  • encourage faculty research
  • assess student achievement
  • provide leadership in recruitment
  • teach courses during semesters

Nice-to-have

  • sensitivity to diverse needs
  • articulate departmental visions

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 and student success
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage department classes and budgets

Work Rights

Not specified

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