Department Chair, English & Languages

Overview

Job Title:

Department Chair, English & World Languages

Location:

Summerville Campus

Regular/Temporary:
Regular
• Full-Time:
Full-Time

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• Position #

Augusta University's Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is hiring a Department Chair for the Department of English and World Languages. This is a tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of Professor on or before July 1, 2026. The preferred candidate will be expected to have a PhD in English or a World Language or closely related discipline and meet the qualifications for professor in one of the departmental programs.

Desired candidates should have experience in directing undergraduate programs and/or serving in an administrative role. Please see Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

• Program and curricular development
• Budget and personnel management including personnel evaluation
• Faculty research activities
• Student recruitment activities
• Student progression, retention, and graduation support
• Mentoring departmental faculty
• Class scheduling and enrollment management
• Revising and/or creating department planning documents
• Assessment and accreditation reporting as required
• Support for fundraising activities as requested
• Other activities may be needed and will be assigned by the Dean.

Professor:
PhD in English or a World Language and two or more years' experience serving in an academic leadership role such as a Program Director or Department Chair. Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience as of July 1, 2026.

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged based on personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• Experience in serving as an Assistant Chair or interim Chair.
• PhD in English or a World Language or closely related discipline

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement Through The Faculty Ranks At Augusta University Is Only Through The Annual Promotion And Tenure Process In Which Faculty May Apply If Eligible (typically Five-year Increments). For More Information On Ranks, Please Review The Augusta University Promotion And Tenure Website

Promotion and Tenure:
1) promotionandtenure.php

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking, written and verbal expression, active citizenship, and diverse career preparation. We offer numerous undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs with opportunities for undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

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• For Faculty Hires: final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcripts. Those trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
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