Department Chair Leadership Opportunity at a Top US University

4 weeks ago

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

Leadership Opportunity for Department Chair at Colorado State University

About Colorado State University

Colorado State University is a world-class institution of higher education, known for its research, teaching, and service. Our university is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CSU, we strive to create a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

CSU is a thriving community that transforms lives and improves the human condition. Our university is a place where students, faculty, and staff can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. We offer a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Description

The Department of English at CSU is a vibrant and diverse community comprised of poets, linguists, literacy researchers, teacher educators, novelists, literary scholars, rhetoricians, and composition specialists. We are seeking a Chair of the Department of English who can provide leadership in the largest department in the College of Liberal Arts.

The Chair of the Department of English will be responsible for the curriculum, administration of the budget, and hiring of faculty and staff. The successful candidate must be able to articulate a vision for a land-grant Department of English at an R1 university. We seek a colleague with the ability to articulate and implement a visionary leadership strategy; foster academic excellence and innovation; further strengthen flourishing graduate programs; encourage interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship; and promote collegiality and cooperation within the department.

This is a tenure-track faculty position. The Chair holds a 12-month appointment expected to start January 1, 2025, with an initial term of five years (available for renewal). Should the Chair position end, assuming satisfactory performance, the successful candidate would return to a 9-month tenured faculty appointment in the Department of English at a 9-month salary.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing faculty and staff recruitment and evaluation processes;
  • Leading and advising regarding curriculum development;
  • Administering department budget;
  • Leading department in service and outreach;
  • Representing department to larger university and community constituencies.
Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

  • A Ph.D. or other terminal degree in an English discipline, or closely related field at the time of the appointment;
  • Tenured advanced Associate (4 or more years in rank), or Full Professor with tenure at the time of the appointment;
  • Demonstrated excellence in scholarship/creative activity and teaching, with the ability to contribute to one or more of the departments five programs;
  • Demonstrated administrative leadership experience in areas such as managing a budget, strategic planning, hiring, curriculum, personnel and policy decisions, etc.

We also seek a candidate with a deep commitment to the collegiality and interdisciplinarity of the Department of English; demonstrated commitment to valuing and supporting contract, continuing, and adjunct faculty; evidence of effective team building, facilitation, and management skills appropriate to a large faculty.

What We Offer

CSU offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $150,000. We also offer a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; and paid time off. Additionally, CSU provides opportunities for professional development and growth, including tuition remission and a generous parental leave policy.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents by the full consideration date:

  • Cover letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications of the position;
  • CV;
  • Research/Creative Activity Statement;
  • Leadership Philosophy (up to 2 pages, uploaded in the Other document placeholder);
  • Names and contact information for three references.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Background Check Policy Statement:

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers, and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

EEO Statement:

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services, and activities, and admissions. The university will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Diversity Statement:

Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession, and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

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