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. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. in English or a related field, along with a strong teaching background and leadership skills to manage departmental operations and foster academic success. **

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will schedule courses, manage budgets, and conduct departmental meetings.
  • Responsibilities include encouraging faculty research, assessing performance, and mediating academic concerns.
  • The role requires teaching courses during Fall and Spring semesters and demonstrating sensitivity to diverse faculty and student needs.

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. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. in English or a related field, along with a strong teaching background and leadership skills to manage departmental operations and foster academic success. **

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 university policy
  • demonstrate commitment to excellence

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
  • personal concern for quality academic advising
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • ability to lead faculty
  • ability to manage classes and budgets

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