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INTRODUCTION
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary seeks an administrative staff person to direct the lay certificate education program and coordinate the administration of grants from the Lilly Endowment. This is a one-year contract as the seminary grant-related programs transition to sustainability phases. Responsibilities include enrolling learners in the CEP program, scheduling course offerings, initiating instructor contracts, onboarding instructors, coordinating and finalizing reporting for grants, and engaging in correspondence and conferences with the Lilly Endowment. Knowledge and experience with church ministry and/or grant administration preferred. The successful candidate will share in dedication of mission of both the seminary and the University of Dubuque.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as admissions contact for the Congregational Equipping Program, as advisor for students in the program, and as faculty point of contact for program-specific advising questions
- Collaborate with faculty to support student progress and timely certificate completion
- Oversee and coordinate program-specific orientation online for students admitted to the Congregational Equipping Program
- Coordinate with the Seminary Pastor to Students graduation activities for CEP students completing a full certificate
- Review course evaluations and facilitate discussion of program assessments, assisting in organizing faculty input on curriculum changes, in conjunction with the dean
- Support adjunct faculty in instructional onboarding consistent with University and Seminary standards, and LMS course site construction and syllabus finalization
- Support alignment of course content and sequencing, including across the years ensuring timely completion, and supporting judicatory-specific series
- Communicate program needs related to scheduling to the Assistant Dean and instruction to the dean
- Collaborate with leaders of partnering programs or communities to provide appropriate recommendations for contracted facilitators
- Contribute to marketing and recruiting by refreshing messaging and news on the program in coordination with the Seminary Director of Admissions
- Support communication of scholarship support to CEP participants and convey letters of application and thanks to the appropriate University offices
- Coordinate and support Lilly grants work in collaboration with the grant directors in the implementation of grant elements including KPI's as shown in the grant agreements
- Support cross-grant collaboration and implementation of grant KPI's into the seminary strategic plan as delegated by the Seminary Dean
- Support and track all documentation and budgetary tasks as directed in the grant agreements, facilitating communication between relevant university offices and with mindfulness of university calendars and deadlines
- Collaborate with grant directors to promote consistency in workload, evaluation practices, and faculty support as directed in the grant agreements
- Provide advisory input to the Dean upon request on grant leadership and operations
- Support resolution of cross grant issues when delegated by the Dean
- Assist with grant employee onboarding, documentation and budgetary needs
- Provide leadership, coordination, and editing of the annual and final reports to the Lilly Endowment, and any additional correspondence or documentation required by Lilly
- Represent the Seminary at grant functions as directed by the Dean
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’s Mission
POSITION SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Understand lay theological education
- Familiar with church constituency for lay education
- Online instructional design
- Grant administration and reporting
- Higher education administration
- Attention to detail and ability to see projects to completion within deadlines
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate Degree Required
- Understand and support of lay vocational consideration
- Good standing with congregation and/or denominational judicatory
- Christian commitment and support of the mission of the university and the seminary
INTRODUCTION
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary seeks an administrative staff person to direct the lay certificate education program and coordinate the administration of grants from the Lilly Endowment. This is a one-year contract as the seminary grant-related programs transition to sustainability phases. Responsibilities include enrolling learners in the CEP program, scheduling course offerings, initiating instructor contracts, onboarding instructors, coordinating and finalizing reporting for grants, and engaging in correspondence and conferences with the Lilly Endowment. Knowledge and experience with church ministry and/or grant administration preferred. The successful candidate will share in dedication of mission of both the seminary and the University of Dubuque.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as admissions contact for the Congregational Equipping Program, as advisor for students in the program, and as faculty point of contact for program-specific advising questions
- Collaborate with faculty to support student progress and timely certificate completion
- Oversee and coordinate program-specific orientation online for students admitted to the Congregational Equipping Program
- Coordinate with the Seminary Pastor to Students graduation activities for CEP students completing a full certificate
- Review course evaluations and facilitate discussion of program assessments, assisting in organizing faculty input on curriculum changes, in conjunction with the dean
- Support adjunct faculty in instructional onboarding consistent with University and Seminary standards, and LMS course site construction and syllabus finalization
- Support alignment of course content and sequencing, including across the years ensuring timely completion, and supporting judicatory-specific series
- Communicate program needs related to scheduling to the Assistant Dean and instruction to the dean
- Collaborate with leaders of partnering programs or communities to provide appropriate recommendations for contracted facilitators
- Contribute to marketing and recruiting by refreshing messaging and news on the program in coordination with the Seminary Director of Admissions
- Support communication of scholarship support to CEP participants and convey letters of application and thanks to the appropriate University offices
- Coordinate and support Lilly grants work in collaboration with the grant directors in the implementation of grant elements including KPI's as shown in the grant agreements
- Support cross-grant collaboration and implementation of grant KPI's into the seminary strategic plan as delegated by the Seminary Dean
- Support and track all documentation and budgetary tasks as directed in the grant agreements, facilitating communication between relevant university offices and with mindfulness of university calendars and deadlines
- Collaborate with grant directors to promote consistency in workload, evaluation practices, and faculty support as directed in the grant agreements
- Provide advisory input to the Dean upon request on grant leadership and operations
- Support resolution of cross grant issues when delegated by the Dean
- Assist with grant employee onboarding, documentation and budgetary needs
- Provide leadership, coordination, and editing of the annual and final reports to the Lilly Endowment, and any additional correspondence or documentation required by Lilly
- Represent the Seminary at grant functions as directed by the Dean
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’s Mission
POSITION SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Understand lay theological education
- Familiar with church constituency for lay education
- Online instructional design
- Grant administration and reporting
- Higher education administration
- Attention to detail and ability to see projects to completion within deadlines
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate Degree Required
- Understand and support of lay vocational consideration
- Good standing with congregation and/or denominational judicatory
- Christian commitment and support of the mission of the university and the seminary
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in english department chair jobs.
- Master's or doctoral degree in English, literature, composition, or a closely related field
- Prior experience in curriculum development, program review, or departmental leadership
- Demonstrated record of teaching English at the appropriate institutional level
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and outcomes-based assessment practices
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or evaluating faculty or instructional staff
- Strong written communication skills for policy development and institutional reporting
Tips for Your English Department Chair Job Search
Tailor your resume to governance
English department chair roles weigh administrative experience as heavily as teaching credentials. Lead your resume with budget oversight, faculty evaluation, and curriculum committee work rather than classroom achievements alone. Hiring committees want to see that you can manage people, not just content.
Highlight accreditation and assessment work
Many institutions are mid-cycle on regional or programmatic accreditation. If you've led outcomes assessment, written self-study reports, or coordinated program review, name those projects explicitly. Generic mentions of 'assessment experience' won't stand out the way a named accreditation cycle will.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists english department chair openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish K-12 from higher ed targeting
Job postings for K-12 department chairs and university department chairs look similar in title but differ sharply in requirements. K-12 postings prioritize state licensure and Common Core alignment. Higher ed postings expect terminal degrees and scholarly activity. Apply only to the tier where your credentials and experience align.
Prepare a teaching and leadership philosophy
Most search committees request both a teaching philosophy and a separate administrative or leadership philosophy. Write them as distinct documents. Your leadership philosophy should address faculty conflict, program building, and equity initiatives, not just classroom values recycled into new language.
Follow up after a campus visit strategically
After an on-campus or virtual finalist interview, send a brief thank-you to the search committee chair within 24 hours. Reference one specific conversation from your visit to show genuine engagement. Committees often deliberate for two to four weeks, so a single professional follow-up keeps you present without appearing impatient.
English Department Chair Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most english department chairs?
The most active employers for english department chairs right now are Eventus WholeHealth, University of Florida, and Oregon Health & Science University, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across both public school districts and two- and four-year colleges.
How many english department chair jobs are remote?
About 33% of english department chair openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in online or hybrid colleges and universities rather than traditional K-12 settings. Roles focused on curriculum design, writing program administration, or online course coordination are the most likely to offer location flexibility.
How do you become an english department chair?
Start by completing at least a master's degree in English or a related field, with a doctoral degree preferred for most college-level positions. Build teaching experience at the relevant institutional level, then move into committee leadership, curriculum coordination, or program assessment roles. Demonstrating that you can manage faculty relationships and administrative processes matters as much as academic credentials when you apply.
Can you get hired as an english department chair with little administrative experience?
Yes, especially at smaller K-12 schools or community colleges that promote from within their own faculty. Committees at these institutions often value classroom longevity and subject-area depth over formal administrative titles. If your administrative experience is limited, frame your committee service, mentoring work, and any curriculum projects as evidence of readiness, and target postings that describe the chair role as a growth or leadership-development position.
What does the english department chair interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a screening call or video interview focused on your leadership philosophy and administrative experience. Finalists typically advance to a full-day campus visit that includes separate meetings with faculty, students, and senior administrators, along with a teaching demonstration or presentation on your vision for the department. Some institutions add a writing sample review or ask you to respond to a hypothetical scenario involving faculty conflict or program change.
Where can I find and apply to english department chair jobs?
You can find and apply to english department chair jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and institutional preference, then apply directly to each one that matches.
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