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Department Chair, English and World Languages

Company: Augusta University
Location: Augusta, GA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 02/11/2026
Job Categories: Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration

Job Description

Department Chair, English and World Languages

Department Chair, English and World Languages

Job ID: 294815
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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Job Summary

Augusta University's Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is hiring a Department Chair for the Department of English and World Languages. This is a tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of Professor or higher and anticipated to begin July 2026. The preferred candidate will be expected to have a PhD in English or closely related discipline and meet the qualifications for professor in one of the departmental programs. Desired candidates should have experience in directing undergraduate programs and/or experiencing serving in an administrative role. Please see Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Department Chair will provide leadership and support to the Department of English and World Languages and its programs. The Department Chair will work collaboratively with members of the dean's office, the Pamplin College department chairs, faculty, and staff to support the college's strategic plan. The Department Chair will work with the faculty of the Department of English and World Languages to insure successful ongoing assessment of the Department's programs

Responsibilities

Program and curricular development
Budget and personnel management including personnel evaluation
Faculty research activities
Student recruitment activities
Student progression, retention, and graduation support
Mentoring departmental faculty
Class scheduling and enrollment management
Revising and/or creating department planning documents
Assessment and accreditation reporting as required
Support for fundraising activities as requested
Other activities may be needed and will be assigned by the Dean.

Required Qualifications

Professor: PhD in English or a related field and two or more years experience serving in an academic leadership role such as a Program Director or Department Chair.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation.
Evidence of ability as a teacher.
Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
Desirable personal qualities judged based on personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in serving as an Assistant Chair or interim Chair.
PhD in English or a closely related discipline

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to the availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for diverse careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students. We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.

The Department of English and World Languages is one of the largest departments on the college with two full-time office staff, 32 full-time faculty, and 20 part-time adjunct faculty. The Department currently offers BA degrees in English with concentrations in Creative Writing, Literature, Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and a Secondary Teacher Certification and a BA in World Languages with Concentrations in French, Spanish, and P-12 Teacher Certifications in French and Spanish. The Department also offers a Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in TESOL and is part of the BA with a Major in English and a Concentration in Literature and an Integrated Master of Arts in Teaching Accelerated Program.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 11,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location

Location

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/.

Please upload a letter of interest, your Curriculum Vitae, and a list of Professional References to be contacted once the applicants on narrowed (we will inform you).

The application process will end on March 11, 2026.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=294815&PostingSeq=1

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