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Chair & Director of Core Writing Program Job at Confidential in Springfield

Confidential, Springfield, MA, United States, 01101


Chair & Director of Core Writing Program


About the Company

Top-ranking private university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1919

Employees
501-1000

Categories

  • Education
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Massachusetts
  • Springfield
  • University
  • Western New England
  • Wne


About the Role

The Company is seeking a dynamic academic to serve as the Chair and Director of its Core Writing program, a role that will be pivotal in the anticipated merger of the Departments of English and Cultural Studies and Communication, Media, and Arts. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and advocacy to promote academic excellence in English, cultural studies, and core writing. This includes leading the design and implementation of an innovative multi-modal core writing program that will be a cornerstone of a new core curriculum. The position involves strategic management of the department's curriculum, faculty development, and student success initiatives, as well as the hands-on administration of the core writing and first-year composition programs. Key responsibilities for the role encompass leadership and vision, academic and program excellence, faculty and staff development, administration and management, student success and engagement, outreach and collaboration, and research and scholarship. Applicants for the Chair and Director of Core Writing program at the company should hold a Doctorate in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Communications, or a related field, and be eligible for a tenured associate or full professor rank. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and program administration, with a focus on digital and multimodal composition pedagogies. Strong leadership skills, experience in budget and program management, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education are essential. The role also requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to foster a collaborative work environment, and a dedication to student success and engagement. Preferred qualifications include expertise in digital pedagogies, innovative curriculum development, and a history of securing grants and external funding for academic initiatives.

Hiring Manager Title
Dean of Art and Sciences

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Education/Academic Administration
  • Strategy