Pre-Written Courses: Yes Modality: Program Chair role is online, but duties may require synchronous meetings and work; courses are online, asynchronous # of Credits: The Program Chair role will be 2 credits per semester; courses are 3 credits each (varies per semester and program needs) Compensation Rate: $1,000 per credit Program/College: Master’s of Fine Arts in Writing; College of Humanities and Social Sciences Areas of Program Chair responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Administration and Management: leading in the development and implementation of mission, vision, goals, and values; building morale; conducting timely evaluation; planning and convening regular meetings; maintaining major documents of the department as required by the university and regulatory bodies; collaborating with the Registrar regarding course offerings and scheduling; ensuring accountability of faculty for additional responsibilities; maintaining continuous quality improvement; participation in meetings as necessary; coordination of accreditation and assessment data; resolving issues to ensure due process; providing orientation to the University for new faculty and staff; ensuring alignment with strategic goals and plans; and fostering an engaging and active learning environment for students. Faculty and Staff Development: assists in the recruitment, development, support, and supervision of departmental faculty and staff; initiating requests for new faculty and serve as chair for search committees; conducting annual performance reviews of faculty and staff under oversight; recruiting, supervising, and evaluating Contracted Faculty of Practice for department; leading faculty development including annual Professional Development Plans in cooperation with College Dean; provide oversight of department partnerships; and promoting alumni relations as appropriate.