English Department Chairperson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $75,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Schedule courses for the department
Manage department budgets effectively
Conduct departmental meetings regularly
The Chairperson will lead the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages by managing budgets, scheduling courses, and fostering faculty research

Job Summary

  • The Chairperson will lead the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages by managing budgets, scheduling courses, and fostering faculty research.
  • This role requires teaching courses during Fall and Spring semesters while ensuring high-quality academic advising and student success.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Chairperson will lead the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages by managing budgets, scheduling courses, and fostering faculty research.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Schedule courses for the department
  • Manage department budgets effectively
  • Conduct departmental meetings regularly
  • Encourage faculty research opportunities
  • Assess student achievement metrics
  • Mediate student academic concerns
  • Ensure quality academic advising

Nice-to-have

  • Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse needs
  • Articulate university policy clearly
  • Lead faculty in strategic vision
  • Collaborate on accreditation efforts
  • Champion student recruitment initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in English or related field
  • Five years higher education teaching experience
  • Evidence of research and publication record
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage classes and budgets

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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