Interim ChairAcademic Rank

Pittsburg - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Description

The English and Modern Languages department at Pittsburg State University is accepting internal department only applications for the Interim Chair/Rank TBD. The Department Chair serves as the chief administrative officer of the department. The Chair provides leadership for the department and is responsible for the academic personnel facility and financial affairs of the department to ensure that the activities of the department meet the University College and Department missions and goals. The Administrative assignment is at the pleasure of the President.

Duties and Responsibilities of Position

Administrative Duties 50% (Essential)

Plan and conduct departmental business including faculty appointments promotion contract renewal tenure salary increases and dismissals. Provide leadership in the development of departmental curriculum. Develop schedules. Assign faculty and staff workloads and assignments. Facilitate departmental meetings. Oversee the departments assessment efforts and review and longrange planning. Coordinate accreditation and/or approval activities. Assign special projects as needed to ensure the departments mission and goals are achieved.
Promote and provide leadership in mentoring and development of faculty including completion of Annual Performance Appraisals and student recruitment and retention.
Promote and enhance the image of the department
Supervise administrative staff including completion of Performance Reviews in accordance with university college and department policies and procedures.
Manage the departmental budget and expenditures including General Use Foundation or other funds used for Other Operating Expenditures (OOE) scholarships and other special uses (e.g. grants and travel).
Promote and provide leadership in community/university relations. Work with PSU Foundation and participate in planned giving and fundraising activities as well as the solicitation of gifts.
Act as a liaison between faculty in the department and upperlevel administrators.
Oversee the physical spaces used by the department and work with physical plant to meet facility program needs.
Promote a collegial department atmosphere. Respond to concerns of staff faculty students and other stakeholders (parents & alumni).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Teaching 25% (Essential)

Engage in academic program planning and development instruction evaluation and student academic advisement. The appropriate teaching load is determined in consultation with the Dean.

Service 15% (Essential)

Engage in institutional professional and community service activities. Individual service plans are established each year through the Unclassified Performance Management Process.

Scholarly Activity 10% (Essential)

Engage in research scholarship or creative endeavor. Individualized plans for scholarly activity are established each year through the Unclassified Performance Management Process.

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience at Hire -

Terminal Degree in a field within the purview of English or Modern Languages
5 years of experience teaching scholarly/creative productivity and service at the collegiate level
Tenured or tenurable in the Department of English and Modern Languages
Demonstrated academic leadership and administrative skills
Appointment at a senior faculty level at PSU (associate or full professor)
Demonstrated positive professional relationship skills with organizational and external constituents

Candidates must hold a terminal degree in English and Modern Languages discipline or related field. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and sex offender check.

Job Type: Unclassified

Appointment Duration: 12 month Fiscal Year appointment for one year

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Application Documents Required*:

Cover Letter
Resume

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This is a internal PSU department only search.

Open Until Filled with first review date of October 10 2025.

Search Committee Chair: Kyle Thompson ()

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DescriptionThe English and Modern Languages department at Pittsburg State University is accepting internal department only applications for the Interim Chair/Rank TBD. The Department Chair serves as the chief administrative officer of the department. The Chair provides leadership for the department ...