Chair, English, Tenure-Track Faculty

Chair, English, Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Number: FAC
647

Work Type: Tenure-Track

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Categories: Liberal Arts

Chair, English, Tenure-Track Faculty

Department
English

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The Department of English at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#123005) at the rank of associate or full professor to serve as department chair. Expedited tenure upon appointment is possible. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience to lead a large department that offers the BA, the MA, and the PhD. It is home to several interdisciplinary minors and contributes significantly to the university's general education curriculum and dual enrollment initiative. To learn more about our department, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The department seeks candidates who emphasize collaborative leadership and the ability to manage daily operations while focusing on long-range plans to foster growth and sustain quality programs. The successful candidate will prioritize excellence in teaching, have a distinguished scholarship record, and commit to student success for all. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership abilities, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and provide advocacy for multi-faceted student and faculty concerns.

A terminal degree in English or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Applicants with administrative experience, including management of budgets, experience with assessment for learning improvement, experience with dual enrollment English programs and an interest in recruitment and fundraising may receive special consideration.

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline), and a statement of leadership philosophy (Other Document
1) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes nes.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment. Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at  or by contacting MTSU Public Safety. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Reasonable accommodation requests: call  or email emp.

Application Review Date: 11/06/2025

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Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

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