English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Base: $75,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Manage departmental budgets
Encourage faculty research
Assess student achievement
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 committed to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
  • Benefits are available for this position.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage departmental budgets
  • Encourage faculty research
  • Assess student achievement
  • Provide quality academic advising
  • Lead student recruitment

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to student success
  • Sensitivity to diverse needs
  • Articulate departmental vision

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 classes and budgets
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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