English Dept Chair: Inclusive Leader for Curriculum & Growth

University of Dayton, Ohio; English (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton seeks a tenured professor to serve as Chair of the Department of English. The chair will lead faculty hiring, development, curriculum and budget oversight, and advance the department’s strategic priorities within a Marianist-inspired mission.

Primary responsibilities include supervising staff, representing the department in admissions and recruitment, and fostering an inclusive climate while guiding program assessment and major initiatives.

Qualifications

• Tenured, Associate or Professor in the Department of English.
• Sustained commitment to academic and inclusive excellence.
• Ability to manage many complex, time-sensitive projects independently.
• Sustained record of service to the department, CAS, and UD community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee faculty hiring, faculty review and development, curriculum development and budget oversight.
• Lead department operations, facilities management, and staff supervision.
• Represent the department in admissions, recruitment and cross-campus initiatives.
• Guide strategic priorities and promote an inclusive academic community.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Service to department

Inclusive excellence

Education

Tenured, Associate or Professor in English

Job description

The University of Dayton seeks a tenured professor to serve as Chair of the Department of English. The chair will lead faculty hiring, development, curriculum and budget oversight, and advance the department’s strategic priorities within a Marianist-inspired mission.

Primary responsibilities include supervising staff, representing the department in admissions and recruitment, and fostering an inclusive climate while guiding program assessment and major initiatives.