Location: all cities,TX, USA
As Sam Houston State University is experiencing a period of explosive growth, the English Department seeks applications for the position of Chair of the Department from candidates with an energetic and sustained commitment to the future. This full-time, tenured position will begin Fall 2025. Compensation includes a regular 9-month salary commensurate with rank and experience, a Chair's stipend, and full-time summer pay (which equals 33% of the 9-month salary).
The chair oversees strategic recruitment to meet the growing needs and opportunities of the department and university community. Manages the department's budget to support existing and developing programs, and supports faculty research, teaching, and service across the department. Collaborative academic disciplines and programs: three master's degrees (English MA, Creative Writing, Editing and Publishing MFA, and Technical Communication MA), a dual MA in literature/MFA in creative writing degree, a Graduate Certificate in English, one bachelor's degree, five undergraduate minors, and one undergraduate certificate. The chair is supported in these endeavors by an office staff, an associate chair, and program directors and area coordinators. The chair also teaches two courses per academic year.
Ideal candidates will possess: a record of transformative, transparent, collaborative leadership; experience developing and expanding relationships inside and outside of the university; experience working within a multidisciplinary department; experience supporting contingent and tenure-track faculty; experience advocating for the humanities; and a commitment to recruiting and serving students with various backgrounds and ability levels.