Chair, Assistant/Associate Professor Print Chair, Assistant/Associate Professor Salary $0.00 Monthly Location Lorman, MS Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number FY202600133 Department Fine Arts Opening Date 06/01/2026 Description Benefits Job Title Chairperson, Fine Arts Essential Job Functions Provides essential leadership to develop and enhance undergraduate and graduate instructional programs, in concert with
program facultyDevelops and monitors the scheduling of courses and faculty teaching assignments for optimal distribution of faculty time between teaching, research, and extension, while ensuring students graduate within the time allotted for the degreeWorks with the faculty to upgrade courses and curricula, as needed, to ensure graduating students are nationally and globally competitiveDevelops and implements
effective student recruitment and retention strategies in collaboration with faculty and staff, Dean, and othersServes as liaison with the private sector, government agencies, and professional associations Teaches at least one (1) course per semester in field of expertiseLeads departmental planning, management, and evaluation activities, including institutional effectiveness for accreditation Qualifications Minimum
EducationDoctor of Philosophy in a Fine Arts Discipline or other related field of studyMinimum ExperienceFive (5) years’ teaching experience at the college or university levelTeaching and research qualifying incumbent for at least the rank of Associate Professor in the Area of SpecializationExperience planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating teaching and research agriculture-related programs at the
university levelLicenses/CertificationsPreferred, if applicable, but not required Knowledge Skills and Abilities In-depth knowledge of Fine ArtsKnowledge of trends and best practices in higher education related to agricultureDemonstrated integrityExcellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonalStrong time management skillsPassion for teaching and engaging with studentsSkilled in mentoring
studentsAbility to professionally provide leadership and handle complex issuesAbility to work well with colleagues and foster a collegial environment conducive to teamwork and students’ high level of learningDemonstrated ability to interact effectively with stakeholdersDemonstrates grantsmanship ability EEO Statement Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without
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