LINGUIST List 22.4487 Wed Nov 09 2011 Jobs: Languages & Lit; Administration: Department Head, Ferris State U Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Human Resources , Languages & Literature; Administration: Academic Department Head, Ferris State University, MI, USA Message 1: Languages & Literature; Administration: Academic Department Head, Ferris State University, MI, USA Date: 07-Nov-2011 From: Human Resources <noemailsjobelephant.com> Subject: Languages & Literature; Administration: Academic Department Head, Ferris State University, MI, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Ferris State University Department: College of Arts and Sciences Job Location: Michigan, USA Web Address: http://apptrkr.com/216062 Job Rank: Chair of Department Specialty Areas: Languages & Literature; Administration Description: The College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University invites applications for the position of Languages and Literature Department Head to begin July 1, 2012. The successful candidate will assume leadership and administrative responsibilities of a large department with 36 tenure track faculty and approximately 18 adjunct faculty. The primary responsibility of the department is teaching writing, literature, and languages (primarily French, German, and Spanish) to students needing General Education courses and to majors and minors in English Education, English, Technical and Professional Communication, and modern languages. The department manages the University Writing Center and the student newspaper, The Torch. The Department Head will also provide leadership in the areas of planning, assessment, budgeting, program evaluation, faculty recruitment and supervision, student recruitment, student engagement, and fostering a supportive environment for grant writing and fund raising. Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctorate in one of the disciplines represented in Languages and Literature (Composition, English, Folklore, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Technical Writing, or closely related field), undergraduate teaching experience in a relevant discipline, successful academic administrative experience, and strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. To apply, access the electronic applicant system by logging on at the application URL below. Ferris State University is sincerely committed to being a truly diverse institution and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/216062 Contact Information: Human Resources Email: noemailsjobelephant.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 09-Nov-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.