Department Chairperson
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The Department Chair leads and manages departmental faculty and staff, representing the department to the Dean and university administrators, supporting faculty scholarship and professional development, and developing responsive instructional programs. Administrative experience at Chair, Assistant Chair, or Program Director is preferred, and applicants must meet minimum qualifications.
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Department Chairperson
Working Title Department Chairperson
Position # F00005
Department History
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Employment Status:
Full time (29-40 Hrs)
Type of Employment:
Faculty
of openings:
1
Location:
ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience
Closing:
12/21/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Department Chair needs to be motivating, organized, and supportive. The Chair leads and manages departmental faculty and staff. They are responsible to their respective Dean for the general management and operation of their academic areas. The Chair represents the department to the Dean and university administrators, supports faculty in their scholarship and professional development, and works with faculty to improve instructional programs and to develop programs that are responsive to the changing needs of students. Some administrative experience at Chair, Assistant Chair, or Program Director is preferred, though applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Evaluating and recommending faculty members to the Dean of their college for employment, retention, promotion, tenure, non-renewal, and dismissal
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Encouraging and sustaining scholarship, research, grant activity and participation in professional activities by members of faculty in alignment with A-State’s R2 status.
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Supervising other personnel in the department
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Preparing and administrating departmental budgets
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Coordinating curricular development; strategic planning; outreach and recruitment; alumni audience and donor relations; and service activities while demonstrating commitment to excellence in teaching
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The standard teaching load for department chairs is two courses per academic semester
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Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Arkansas State University is a comprehensive R2 public university located along Crowley’s Ridge approximately 70 miles northwest of Memphis. The History department offers a well-rounded curriculum through the BA in History and the BSE in Social Science, and also offers courses in Geography. The department offers the MA in History on campus and online.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in History. A tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
Required Documentation: CV, cover letter, and a list of 3 - 5 references
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