Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) · 3 months ago
Chair, English, Tenure-Track Faculty
Murfreesboro, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Chair of the English Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership experience, manage daily operations, and prioritize excellence in teaching while fostering growth in the department.
Higher Education
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a large department that offers the BA, the MA, and the PhD
Manage daily operations while focusing on long-range plans to foster growth and sustain quality programs
Prioritize excellence in teaching and commit to student success for all
Demonstrate leadership abilities and strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Provide advocacy for multi-faceted student and faculty concerns
Qualification
Required
A terminal degree in English or a closely related field is required by the appointment date
Demonstrated leadership experience to lead a large department that offers the BA, the MA, and the PhD
Prioritize excellence in teaching
Have a distinguished scholarship record
Commit to student success for all
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Provide advocacy for multi-faceted student and faculty concerns
Preferred
Administrative experience, including management of budgets
Experience with assessment for learning improvement
Experience with dual enrollment English programs
Interest in recruitment and fundraising
Benefits
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Company
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
With an enrollment of more than 20,000 students, Middle Tennessee State University is the No. 1 choice for our state's transfer students, the No.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Yvette Clark
Vice President Information Technology & Chief Information Officer
Brad Tammen
Director Of Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagements
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