Department Chair, Language & Literature – Full Professor

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Language and Literature, a 1-1-1 teaching load out-of-unit appointment to be filled at Full Professor level. The Chair will steer the department’s mission, oversee BA/MA English offerings, and manage General Education language courses across main and off-campus sites.

Leading academic and administrative efforts, the Chair fosters collaboration, manages resources, and guides program development,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of the Department Vision and Goals Statement.
• Oversee department budgeting and fiscal management.
• Coordinate faculty workload across instruction, research, and service; guide curriculum development.

Skills

Department leadership

Curriculum development

Faculty governance

Strategic planning

Education

Ph.D. in English/Comparative Literature

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Language and Literature, a 1-1-1 teaching load out-of-unit appointment to be filled at Full Professor level. The Chair will steer the department’s mission, oversee BA/MA English offerings, and manage General Education language courses across main and off-campus sites.

Leading academic and administrative efforts, the Chair fosters collaboration, manages resources, and guides program development,