Chair, Humanities Dept. & Tenured Professor (Eng/Hist/Span)

Texas A; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Professional development support

Moving expenses

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo invites applications for Chair of the Department of Humanities and Associate/Full Professor of English, History, or Spanish. This is a 12-month tenured position with reduced teaching load, requiring on-campus presence and a strong record in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum modernization, faculty development, and strategic planning, while coordinating scheduling and recruitment efforts within a vibrant

Qualifications

• Hold a doctorate in English, History, or Spanish or a closely related discipline.
• Record of publications and teaching experience commensurate to rank and at least 5 years of full-time faculty experience.
• Tenure to be granted after approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and experience in securing external grants.

Responsibilities

• Model, support, and reward faculty excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service.
• Coordinate course scheduling and offering plans; oversee recruitment and hiring of new faculty.
• Credentialing and evaluating faculty; manage departmental accounts and budget.
• Develop partnerships across the university and community; support student recruitment and retention.
• Represent the department in college and university meetings and strategic planning; regular on-campus attendance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Grant writing

Faculty leadership

Education

Doctorate in English/History/Spanish

Job description

Texas A&M International University in Laredo invites applications for Chair of the Department of Humanities and Associate/Full Professor of English, History, or Spanish. This is a 12-month tenured position with reduced teaching load, requiring on-campus presence and a strong record in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum modernization, faculty development, and strategic planning, while coordinating scheduling and recruitment efforts within a vibrant