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 and grant encouragement
Student achievement assessment
The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing departmental budgets, conducting departmental meetings, and encouraging faculty research and grant opportunities

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing departmental budgets, conducting departmental meetings, and encouraging faculty research and grant opportunities.
  • Key duties include assessing student achievement and faculty performance, mediating student academic concerns, ensuring quality academic advising, and providing leadership in student recruitment and retention.
  • The position requires teaching courses during the Fall and Spring semesters and assisting the university in accreditation efforts.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson will be responsible for scheduling courses, managing departmental budgets, conducting departmental meetings, and encouraging faculty research and grant opportunities.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Departmental budget management
  • Faculty research and grant encouragement
  • Student achievement assessment
  • Academic advising quality assurance
  • Student recruitment and retention leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to diverse faculty and students
  • Articulate university policy and departmental vision
  • Personal concern for quality advising

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

Not specified

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