English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
$75,000 - $90,000; not specified; not specified py
Departmental budget management
Faculty research encouragement
Student recruitment and retention
The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, conduct meetings, encourage faculty research, assess student and faculty performance, and mediate academic concerns

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, conduct meetings, encourage faculty research, assess student and faculty performance, and mediate academic concerns.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU dedicated to providing a high-quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
  • The position requires teaching courses during the Fall and Spring semesters and demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of a diverse faculty and student body.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, conduct meetings, encourage faculty research, assess student and faculty performance, and mediate academic concerns.

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Departmental Budget Management
  • Faculty Research Encouragement
  • Student Recruitment and Retention
  • Academic Advising Quality Assurance
  • Curriculum Scheduling

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to Diverse Faculty and Students
  • Articulating Departmental Visions
  • Personal Concern for Student Success

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English, American or Comparative literature
  • Five years teaching experience in higher education
  • Evidence of research, publication, and scholarly activities
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage department classes and budgets

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter