English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
$75,000 - $90,000; not specified; not specified py
Manage department budgets
Encourage faculty research
Assess student achievement
The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing budgets, conducting departmental meetings, encouraging faculty research, assessing student and faculty performance, mediating academic concerns, ensuring quality advising, and providing leadership in student recruitment and retention

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing budgets, conducting departmental meetings, encouraging faculty research, assessing student and faculty performance, mediating academic concerns, ensuring quality advising, and providing leadership in student recruitment and retention.
  • 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 a Ph.D. in English, American or Comparative literature, five years of teaching experience in higher education, and evidence of research and scholarly activities.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing budgets, conducting departmental meetings, encouraging faculty research, assessing student and faculty performance, mediating academic concerns, ensuring quality advising, and providing leadership in student recruitment and retention.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage department budgets
  • Encourage faculty research
  • Assess student achievement
  • Provide academic advising
  • Lead student recruitment
  • Teach courses

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to excellence
  • Personal concern for quality
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Sensitivity to diverse needs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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