Chair, Department of English and Philosophy Contract

Vacancy Number: F-00424

Special Instructions to Applicant

The Department of English and
Philosophy at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Department Chair,
preferably at the rank of Professor. It is a full-time, 12-month, tenured position, with a course load of four courses per academic year.
The appointment begins July 1, 2025. Candidates must have a terminal degree in either English, Philosophy, or a closely related field. While
specialization is open, ideal candidates will have knowledge of different fields within the department. They should also have a demonstrated
record of scholarship or creative activity and publication within their field with the expectation of continued
work.

The Department of English and Philosophy includes 23 full-time faculty. We offer a Bachelor of Arts in English
with concentrations in Creative Writing and Literary Studies, and minors in English Language and Literature, Creative Writing, and
Philosophy. We also offer a certificate in Professional and Technical Writing. We seek candidates with innovative ideas for recruitment and
retention, and who can strengthen connections among different areas in the department and promote our program initiatives and vision for
growth.

We seek an individual with demonstrated evidence of

• academic administrative experience at the department or
  program level
• strengths in teaching, including online teaching
• excellence in scholarship or creative activity and research
  as evidenced by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
• excellent written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact
  with diverse audiences
• a commitment to collaboration and shared governance at the departmental, college, and university
  levels

The department chair’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• communicating and
  implementing college and university policies to the department, and advocating for departmental needs to the college and
  university
• encouraging and supporting good teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and professional development within the
  department
• leading recruitment and retention efforts aimed at growing the major
• planning and executing a strategic direction
  for the department, building and staffing the schedule of classes, overseeing the department budget and other resources, completing
  assessment reports, fostering team building, managing the department and its staff, overseeing advising as necessary, and working with
  diverse faculty and students in the department and across campus to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration
• working with the faculty
  to develop and review standards, curricula, and procedures, which provide adequate preparation of graduates for professional or further
  academic endeavor
• working with the Director of Composition on curriculum, professional development, and program
  assessment.

How to Apply:

Visit https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6976 and complete an online
application. Completed applications must include, 1) cover letter indicating interest and qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement
on leadership philosophy, 4) statement on teaching and research philosophy, 5) graduate transcripts (official transcript will be needed at
time of hire), and 6) contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates
only).

Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by January 6, 2025.
While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting
applications.

Contact Dr. Kimberly Pyszka, Search Committee Chair, at kpyszka@aum.edu with any questions.

This position is not eligible for
sponsorship.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal
employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other
classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an
inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.

Minimum
Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and
experience.

“Terminal degree” refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most
disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.

School: College of Liberal Arts and Social
Sciences

Contract Type: Twelve (12) Months

Tenure Track: Yes

About the
University/College

AUM is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,200 students and 200 faculty
in five academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, and Education. Located in the
state capital, AUM serves a diverse, minority-majority student body that includes traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery
offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, Civil Rights
Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, a community
symphony and chorale, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team. Further, Montgomery is the home of the
Southern Poverty Law Center and Equal Justice Initiative.