Associate Chair

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 26 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Associate Chair
Position Number ENGL-Assoc Chair
Vacancy Open to ECU Employees
Department AAH English
Department Homepage https://english.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department ENGLISH, DEPT OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Associate Chair
Working Title Associate Chair
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 0.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Salary Range Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of English (english.ecu.edu) is one of sixteen departments in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University. It is a vibrant and research-active unit that offers four degrees: a B.A. in English; B.S. in Professional Writing and Information Design; an M.A. in English; and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication.
East Carolina University (www.ecu.edu), a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is classified as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University and enrolls around 29,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 90, 000), which lines 90 miles east of Raleigh and 80 miles from the Atlantic coast.
Job Duties
The duties of the Associate Chair include but are not limited to:
• Drafts the department’s class schedules in consultation with the Chair, the other officers, the area coordinators, and the faculty.
• Collects and reports class enrollments to the department.
• Prepares a detailed annual report; uses the enrollment and program needs-driven, evidence-based approach in the 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000-level and graduate course planning to provide executive committee with the data needed to make informed decisions.
• Works with area coordinators to prepare future course rotations that balance the enrollment data with programmatic needs.
• Serves as a liaison between IPAR and faculty members conducting assessments for our various programs.
• Assumes, with approval by the Dean, the Department Chair’s responsibilities in the Chair’s absence.
The Associate Chair assumes additional duties, as assigned by the Department Chair, such as the following:
• Assists the department graduation ceremony preparations.
• Assists with various data collection for the College spreadsheets (e.g., educational technology needs, temp fixed-term faculty/buyout sheets, etc.).
• Assists with preparing the annual budget allocations.
• Assists with the development of a structured faculty mentoring system for the department.
• Assists with the English Code revision process.
Contingent upon the availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
Must currently hold tenure and the rank of associate or full professor in the Department of English.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience preparing semester schedules for a large academic department.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements should apply by submitting a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and an up-to-date CV.
Two-three official letters of reference are required upon selection as candidate of choice and will be collected via PeopleAdmin.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 04/12/2024
Open Until Filled No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 04/26/2024
Initial Screening Begins 04/27/2024
Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/70077
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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