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Department Chairperson - Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures
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Position Number: 5670281
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Department Chairperson - Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, tenured position as Professor and Department Chair, to begin September 1, 2025.The Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, tenured position as Professor and Department Chair, to begin September 1, 2025.

Position Description
The Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, tenured position as Professor and Department Chair, to begin September 1, 2025.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

Must hold a PhD in one of the disciplines represented by the Department or a related subfield.
Must have a demonstrated excellence in research with an established scholarly record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor. Applications from advanced Associate Professors will be considered.
Must have administrative experience that will form a basis for leading a vibrant, multi-program department.
Must have a demonstrated record and strong commitment to teaching excellence

Preferred Qualifications

Proven capacity or specific plans to advocate for and develop financial support at the institutional level and to attract both external and internal funding.
Administrative experience that includes financial/budgetary management.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering research and other collaborations both within the department and among external community constituencies, including but not limited to cultural events and study abroad programs.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.