California State University, San Bernardino, World Languages and Literatures Department

Chair, Department of World Languages & Literatures California State University, San Bernardino The Department of World Languages and Literatures at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications for the position of Department Chair. The appointment will be as a tenured Associate or Full Professor with a Full time, three-year appointment as Department Chair (subject to renewal) to begin August 1, 2020. The successful candidate will demonstrate a sustained record of scholarship, teaching excellence and professional service. This is an Open Rank position. The successful candidate will have effective leadership, administrative, problem-solving, and people skills; have a commitment to maintaining a strong department; demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduates and M.A. students; maintain a fair and encouraging environment for students, staff, and faculty, and represent the department within the university. The successful candidate is expected to be knowledgeable about current issues in language learning and the use of technology to support curricular innovations. The Chair will work collaboratively with the faculty to provide leadership in executing a shared vision for the department and provide guidance in long-term planning for faculty professional involvement and development. The Chair will mentor faculty in effectively meeting their responsibilities in scholarship, teaching, and service, and work with the faculty to create course schedules that serve the needs of the students. The Chair will responsibly oversee the budget, support and encourage student success, create partnerships in the community and celebrate faculty, staff and student achievements.