Umes
Associate or Full Professor & Chair, Department of English, Languages, and Media Studies (D-ELMS)
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$155kDetected 1 day ago
ResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- The position is a 12-month appointment and reports directly to the Dean of the School of Education, Social Sciences, and the Arts (SESA).
- All applicants must apply using the new online application system.
- Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead curriculum development and program innovation in traditional and
- Support faculty development and mentorship.
- Develop and implement strategic recruitment and retention initiatives.
- Manage departmental budget, scheduling, and assessment processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- PhD or terminal degree in English, Media Studies, Communication, or a closely
- Experience in academic leadership or administration.
- Deep knowledge of current trends and practices in Literary and Media Studies.
- Ability to teach undergraduate courses in at least one of the department's core
- Familiarity with HBCU mission and values..+
- Proven success in student recruitment and retention strategies.
- Experience with interdisciplinary curriculum design.
- The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
- related field.
- Tenured Associate or Full Professor status (or qualifications commensurate
- with tenure at that rank)
- Demonstrated record of scholarly or creative output in the Humanities
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
- Experience developing or leading programs in Creative Writing, Digital
- Humanities, or Documentary Production.
Skills
- Ability to foster a collegial environment that encourages professionalism and
- Additional Job Details
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Compensation
- $140,000 - $155,000
Equal opportunity
- UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation.
- equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
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