Department Chairperson

Arkansas State University; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University invites applications for the position of Department Chair of History. The Chair will lead and manage the department's faculty and staff, support scholarly activity, and collaborate with the Dean and university administrators to advance instructional programs and student success.

The successful candidate will bring a Ph.D. in History, a tenured appointment at Associate or Full Professor, and strong administrative leadership to guide curriculum development, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History and a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic administration.
• Ability to manage departmental budgets and staffing.
• Support faculty scholarship and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and recommending faculty for employment, retention, promotion, tenure, non-renewal, and dismissal.
• Encouraging and sustaining scholarship, research, grant activity and professional engagement by department members.
• Supervising department personnel.
• Preparing and administering departmental budgets.
• Coordinating curricular development; strategic planning; outreach and recruitment; alumni relations; and service activities; maintaining teaching excellence.
• The standard teaching load for department chairs is two courses per academic semester.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Faculty development

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in History

Tenured appointment at Associate/Full Professor

Job description

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

• Evaluating and recommending faculty members to the Dean of their college for employment, retention, promotion, tenure, non-renewal, and dismissal
• Encouraging and sustaining scholarship, research, grant activity and participation in professional activities by members of faculty in alignment with A-State's R2 status.
• Supervising other personnel in the department
• Preparing and administrating departmental budgets
• Coordinating curricular development; strategic planning; outreach and recruitment; alumni audience and donor relations; and service activities while demonstrating commitment to excellence in teaching
• The standard teaching load for department chairs is two courses per academic semester
• 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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