Chairperson - Department of English

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Chairperson of the University of Dayton's Department of English serves as the department's administrative leader. The role oversees faculty hiring, review and development; composite construction; curriculum development; department operations and facilities; budget management; staff supervision; and support for student success. The Chairperson also represents the department in admissions and recruitment and performs other duties necessary to administer the department.

The teaching load is generally one three-credit course per semester. Adjustments may be considered to support major projects and initiatives, subject to approval by the dean. This is an internal position open only to tenured faculty in the Department of English.

The University describes its campus as encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. It values an inclusive climate and seeks candidates with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

Requirements

• Be a tenured Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of English.
• Demonstrate a sustained commitment to academic and inclusive excellence through effective teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Ability to manage many complex, time-sensitive projects independently, carefully, and efficiently.
• Have a sustained record of service to the department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the University of Dayton community.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering committees, centers, or programs in alignment with the values of the University of Dayton.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and supervising faculty and staff from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with curriculum development and assessment.
• Effective stewardship of financial resources.
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively with diverse constituencies within and outside the College and University to implement strategic priorities.
• Knowledge of best practices for promoting an inclusive and welcoming classroom, academic organization, and department.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Commitment to breadth of education, including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition, and commitment to social justice and service to the community, university, and profession.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of the Department of English.
• Oversee faculty hiring, review, and development.
• Manage composite construction and curriculum development.
• Oversee department operations, facilities, and budget.
• Supervise staff.
• Support student success activities.
• Represent the department in admissions and recruitment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities necessary to administer the department.
• Teach generally one three-credit course per semester.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed