English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $75,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Schedule department courses
Manage department budgets
Conduct faculty meetings
The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, and lead faculty research and grant opportunities for the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, and lead faculty research and grant opportunities for the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages.
  • As a leader at an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU, the role involves ensuring quality academic advising and assisting in accreditation efforts while maintaining a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
  • The position requires teaching courses during Fall and Spring semesters alongside administrative duties within a diverse and inclusive university environment.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, and lead faculty research and grant opportunities for the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Schedule department courses
  • Manage department budgets
  • Conduct faculty meetings
  • Assess student achievement
  • Mediate academic concerns
  • Ensure quality advising
  • Lead recruitment efforts

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to teaching excellence
  • Sensitivity to diverse needs
  • Strong interpersonal leadership skills
  • Experience with accreditation processes
  • Ability to articulate vision goals

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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