Chair, Language & Literature — Academic Leadership & Innovation

Florida Gulf Coast University; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University’s College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Language and Literature. The Chair will lead the department’s mission and oversee the development of BA and MA English majors, as well as General Education and language courses.

It is an out-of-unit full professor role with a 1-1-1 teaching load. The Chair will report to the Dean and coordinate with university leadership, faculty, students, and external entities to

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in English, Comparative Literature, or closely related discipline.
• Record of scholarly achievement, teaching excellence, and service suitable for Full Professor at FGCU (or equivalent).
• Evidence of successful teaching and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and implementation of the Department Vision and Goals Statement.
• Lead Department efforts toward University and College goals.
• Develop and manage the Department budget and fiscal affairs.
• Lead and coordinate Department planning, curriculum development, and workload distribution.
• Promote excellence in instruction, scholarship, and service.
• Oversee governance and faculty recruitment/retention processes.
• Lead professional development and outreach efforts.

Skills

Department leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Faculty governance

Teaching (undergrad/grad)

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in English/Comparative Literature

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University’s College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Language and Literature. The Chair will lead the department’s mission and oversee the development of BA and MA English majors, as well as General Education and language courses.

It is an out-of-unit full professor role with a 1-1-1 teaching load. The Chair will report to the Dean and coordinate with university leadership, faculty, students, and external entities to