Arkansas State University - History Department Chair H-Net Job Guide

• 09/22/2026 Job Institution Arkansas State University Institution Type College /

University Department History Location Arkansas, United States Position Department Chair Position Summary:

The Department Chair needs to be motivating, organized, and supportive. The Chair leads and manages departmental faculty and staff. They are responsible to their respective Dean for the general management and operation of their academic areas. The Chair represents the department to the Dean and university administrators, supports faculty in their scholarship and professional development, and works with faculty to improve instructional programs and to develop programs that are responsive to the changing needs of students. Some administrative experience at Chair, Assistant Chair, or Program Director is preferred, though applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Evaluating and recommending faculty members to the Dean of their college for employment, retention, promotion, tenure, non-renewal, and dismissal Encouraging and sustaining scholarship, research, grant activity and participation in professional activities by members of faculty in alignment with A-State's R2 status. Supervising other personnel in the department Preparing and administrating departmental budgets Coordinating curricular development; strategic planning; outreach and recruitment; alumni audience and donor relations; and service activities while demonstrating commitment to excellence in teaching The standard teaching load for department chairs is two courses per academic semester Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Arkansas State University is a comprehensive R2 public university located along Crowley's Ridge approximately 70 miles northwest of Memphis. The History department offers a well-rounded curriculum through the BA in History and the BSE in Social Science, and also offers courses in Geography. The department offers the MA in History on campus and online.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in History. A tenured appointment at the rank of

Associate or Full Professor Required Documentation:

CV, cover letter, and a list of 3 - 5 references Contact Information Dr. Joseph Key Department of History, Arkansas State University jkey@astate.edu (870) 972-3046 Job URL https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=ARKASTAT2&cw… Website https://www.astate.edu/colleges/liberal-arts-and-communication/history/index.ht… Posting Date September 22, 2026 Closing Date December 21, 2026 Disclaimer H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures , reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net .