Chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages

Chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages

About the Company

Renowned public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1957

Employees
5001-10,000

Categories

• Education
• Colleges & Universities
• George Mason University
• Services
• Training

Specialties

• offering 200 degree programs and including many innovative interdisciplinary programs that allow students to design personalized courses of study with faculty guidance.

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chair for the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to the department, overseeing all operations and playing a key role in promoting the study of languages and cultures. This includes strategic enrollment management, budgeting, academic planning, and fostering a culture of excellence and respect. The Chair will also be responsible for managing and consulting with faculty and staff, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in research and scholarship, and serving as a liaison and advocate for the department. A terminal degree in a related discipline, eligibility for tenure at the rank of full professor, and a strong record of scholarship and teaching are required. Applicants for the Chair position at the company should have a terminal degree in a relevant field and be eligible for tenure at the rank of full professor. The role demands a candidate with a strong background in scholarship and teaching, experience in leadership and academic administration, and a commitment to inclusiveness and collegiality. Preferred qualifications include a record of program-building, experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strategic vision for world language education. The Chair will be expected to have a proven track record in communication with multilingual and cross-disciplinary audiences, as well as experience in online instruction and curriculum development. The position requires a leader who can balance faculty workload, foster a culture of research and teaching excellence, and is dedicated to working with diverse language communities.

Hiring Manager Title
Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration