Department Chairperson - 12 MONTH

Chair

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Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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College of Humanities Arts, Social Sciences & Education

UA Little Rock invites applications for chair of the Department of History. The chair will lead an award-winning faculty in furthering the department’s academic programs, supervising personnel, managing finances, and maintaining classrooms, offices, and technology. Chairs work under a 12-month contract and may serve in this role as associate or full professors. The chair reports directly to the dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education and represents the department in college and university meetings and in public appearances with external stakeholders. The department currently enrolls approximately 100 undergraduate history majors in the university’s main and online campuses, as well as 25 graduate students in its public history program. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policies.

Required education and experience

• PhD in history with no preference for expertise;
• Rank of associate or full professor at current or previous institution;
• Established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service, as well as administrative experience at the department or college level;
• Ability to teach courses that will complement the department’s current offerings.

Preferred education and experience

• Experience as an academic program coordinator, department chair, or school director;
• Experience with academic advising for undergraduate and/or graduate students;
• Experience with online teaching;
• Experience in attracting external funding and collaborating with a development office in support of academic programs;
• Experience with serving nontraditional and first-generation students in an academic setting;
• Experience with supervising theses or thesis projects for graduate students in a history or public history program;
• Experience with Workday and/or other student information systems;
• A history of community outreach, as UA Little Rock is a community-engaged institution in a metropolitan setting.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Facilitate clear communication between the dean’s office and department;
• Follow personnel procedures as outlined in the department bylaws;
• Oversee the maintenance of classrooms and office spaces;
• Conduct academic advising as needed;
• Engage with external stakeholders and the development office;
• Oversee technology needs for classrooms and faculty;
• Oversee department personnel and budget matters;
• Prepare course schedules that serve students and equitably distribute work among faculty;
• Prepare reports as requested by the dean, provost, or chancellor;
• Recruit adjunct instructors for undergraduate and graduate programs;
• Represent the department in public and university settings and collaborate with other campus units, including other departments or schools, advising, admissions, financial aid, student records, procurement, facilities management, and security;
• Support department efforts in curriculum development and program assessment;
• Other duties as assigned by the dean, provost, or chancellor.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Commitment to defending and upholding academic freedom;
• Commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and intellectual curiosity in all students;
• Active listening skills for diverse audiences of faculty, students, and external stakeholders;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with diverse audiences of faculty, students, and external stakeholders;
• Leadership style that invites collaboration, growth, and improvement among faculty and students;
• Ability to troubleshoot technology and navigate software in an academic setting;
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work with minimal direct supervision.

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Commensurate with education and experience

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Michael Norton, Interim Chair, mbnorton@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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