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Academic Unit Head – Department of English
Working Title Academic Unit Head – Department of English
Position Number 1495
Posting Number F1686
Position Type Instructional Faculty – Full Time
Position Status Full Time
College/Division College of Arts and Letters
Department
Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Established in 1908, James Madison University is a comprehensive public institution offering undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs to more than 20,000 students. JMU is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and has been continuously cited in U.S. News and World Report, Changing Times and Money Magazine as an outstanding public university. Located in the heart of Virginia s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. Known for its livability, diversity, local food, arts and natural surroundings, this Virginia Main Street community is a great place to live and work.
General Information
The Department of English at James Madison University invites applications for the position of Academic Unit Head ( AUH ) to begin July 1, 2022.
The Department of English, which has approximately 40 full- and part-time faculty, offers a B.A. and an M.A. and serves students in the university s general education program. It houses the University s thriving creative writing minor, and faculty teach in interdisciplinary minors, including African, African American and Diaspora Studies; Environmental Humanities; Film Studies; Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies; and World Literature.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate should be able to: demonstrate a collaborative leadership style that involves working with colleagues both within and beyond the academic unit; articulate an ambitious, future-oriented vision for the future of the Department that includes attracting diverse new faculty and students to the program; lead efforts to advance equity and social justice; help the faculty identify and achieve emerging program priorities; manage enrollment; support faculty teaching, research, and creative scholarship in a variety of subfields; and effectively advocate for the Department in the ever-changing and challenging landscape of higher education.
Teaching one course per semester, the AUH is a 12-month appointment and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Arts & Letters.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold an appropriate terminal degree and have attained the rank of Full Professor (or be qualified for appointment at that rank). The search committee is especially interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Posting Date 09/08/2021
Beginning Review Date 10/18/2021
Closing Date 10/17/2021
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Starting Date 07/01/2022
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) ###-####.
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If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) ###-#### or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Notice of Availability Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)###-####/6913.
Applicants will submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, six professional references, and a diversity statement (as Other Document #1).
The two- to three-page cover letter should answer the following questions:
- What motivates you to apply for this position?
- What strengths and challenges do you see for the Department? Share and explain your vision.
- How do you describe your leadership style? For example, what opportunities and collaborations do you envision for the Department moving forward?
In addition to summarizing the candidate s interest and qualification for the position, the candidate should prepare a separate diversity statement (uploaded as Other Document #1) that demonstrates the candidate s record of commitment to diversity and describes ways in which they will enhance the department s commitment to the diversity of the classroom, program, and university. The diversity statement a roughly one-page, single-spaced document should elaborate on the candidate s past efforts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and a culture of belonging in the unit/college/University/profession. The statement should also describe how the applicant would propose advancing these values in the Department.
Review of completed applications will begin on October 18, 2021. The interview process will begin in early November 2021 with the goal of closing the search late January 2022/early February 2022.
Please address any questions and send applications to Gwyneth Mellinger, search committee chair ([email protected]).
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- Charlottesville Daily Progress
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
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- Employee Referral
- Harrisonburg Daily News Record
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed.com
- INSIGHT Into Diversity
- JMU Dual Career and Community Resources Program
- JMU JobLink
- Job Fair
- NCAA
- Northern Virginia Daily
- Nuevas Raices
- Radio
- Richmond Times Dispatch
- Roanoke Times
- Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
- VA Jobs Website
- VEC (Virginia Employment Commission)
- Winchester Star
- Other
- * If you selected a source above please type “N/A” in the following box. If you selected “Other” please indicate where you heard about the position.
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2021-10-05T08:23:03Z
