Job Title: Department Chair - English Location: MGA - Macon Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 285775 About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state. Job Summary This position is responsible for directing the operations of the Department of English in the School of Arts & Letters. Responsibilities Administration - Complete annual departmental assessment reports Assists in the development and maintenance of curriculum and courses representative of the discipline and supportive of the educational objectives of the university. Assists in evaluating, recruiting and recommending the appointment of English faculty. Monitors student success, including student retention and progression data. Develops semester course schedules. Produces a variety of reports. Ensures consist of pedagogy in subjects across all campuses. Ensure all relevant courses are in compliance with USG and SACSCOC policies. Completes graduation audits and course substitution petitions for majors. Manages advising, registration and course enrollment functions. Manages and documents student complaints and grade appeals. Assists the Dean's Office with recruitment and retention strategies

Personnel Management - Ensures all personnel decisions are in compliance USG and MGA faculty and staff policies. Reviews problems between faculty members or between faculty and students. Recommends faculty for tenure, promotion, or non-renewal contract status as appropriate. Assigns mentors to new hire faculty and staff members. Coordinates the work of adjunct faculty. Completes annual evaluation of faculty and staff performance. Approve faculty and staff work schedules and leave requests within a timely manner Performs related duties as assigned.

Budget Management - Assists in the development of the department budget recommendation; supplies data and statistics; administrators assigned budgets. Ensure proper equipment and supplies are ordered in a timely manner with the assistance of the Administrative Coordinator in accordance with budgetary guidelines and parameters

Other Duties - Attends meetings scheduled by the Dean, Provost, or other relevant administrators as a representative of the department. Participates in strategic planning development and initiatives as needed. Ensure departmental representatives are available during summer sessions and campus recruitment events The expectation that the Chair's teaching load is three courses over the academic year. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Required Experience Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand all objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience Experience in curriculum development. Experience in successfully supporting program/enrollment growth. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of the field relevant to the assigned department. Knowledge of assessment and strategic planning strategies. Knowledge of budget development and management principles. Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology. Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority. Skill to make timely decisions. Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning Equal Employment Opportunity Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Other Information This is a full-time, administrative faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement Background Check Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.