22.4487, Jobs: Languages & Lit; Administration: Department Head, Ferris State U

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Subject: 22.4487, Jobs: Languages & Lit; Administration: Department Head, Ferris State U

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Date: 07-Nov-2011
From: Human Resources [noemails at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Languages & Literature; Administration: Academic Department Head, Ferris State University, MI, USA


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Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:03:31
From: Human Resources [noemails at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Languages & Literature; Administration: Academic Department Head, Ferris State University, MI, USA

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University or Organization: Ferris State University 
Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Web Address: http://apptrkr.com/216062
Job Rank: Chair of Department  

Specialty Areas: Languages & Literature; Administration


Description:

The College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University invites applications 
for the position of Languages and Literature Department Head to begin July 1, 
2012. The successful candidate will assume leadership and administrative 
responsibilities of a large department with 36 tenure track faculty and 
approximately 18 adjunct faculty. The primary responsibility of the department is 
teaching writing, literature, and languages (primarily French, German, and 
Spanish) to students needing General Education courses and to majors and 
minors in English Education, English, Technical and Professional 
Communication, and modern languages. The department manages the 
University Writing Center and the student newspaper, The Torch. The 
Department Head will also provide leadership in the areas of planning, 
assessment, budgeting, program evaluation, faculty recruitment and 
supervision, student recruitment, student engagement, and fostering a 
supportive environment for grant writing and fund raising.

Required Qualifications: 
Applicants must have a doctorate in one of the disciplines represented in 
Languages and Literature (Composition, English, Folklore, Journalism, 
Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Technical Writing, or closely 
related field), undergraduate teaching experience in a relevant discipline, 
successful academic administrative experience, and strong interpersonal, 
written, and oral communication skills. 

To apply, access the electronic applicant system by logging on at the 
application URL below. Ferris State University is sincerely committed to 
being a truly diverse institution and actively seeks applications from women, 
minorities, and other underrepresented groups. An Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/216062 
Contact Information:
	Human Resources 
	Email: noemails at jobelephant.com 




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