At a major university, the first woman of color to become chair tries to meet the dizzying demands and high expectations of a failing English department.
Producer: Tyler Romary, Hameed Shaukat
Director: Daniel Gray Longino
Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim
Bill Dobson
Elliot Rentz
Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay
Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim
Paul Larson
Joan Hambling
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6 episodes
With the department facing budget cuts and low enrollment, Ji-Yoon vows to make some changes as chair while one professor struggles to keep it together.
Runtime: 30 minTired of the lack of diversity in Pembroke’s staff, Ji-Yoon makes a bold decision during a faculty soiree. A video from Bill's lecture causes a stir.
Runtime: 30 minBill hosts a town hall with the students that quickly takes a turn. Joan starts a fire. A dinner with the dean puts Ji-Yoon in an awkward position.
Runtime: 30 minPressure mounts for Ji-Yoon to turn the department around after Bill's suspension. The hiring of a new professor undermines Yaz's chance at tenure.
Runtime: 30 minJi-Yoon visits Pembroke's new lecturer as Bill joins in on a Korean tradition. The tenured professors band together, and Yaz receives an enticing offer.
Runtime: 30 minAs his hearing approaches, Bill's academic future comes into question. Ji-Yoon's revelation puts the board on the spot and shakes up the department.
Runtime: 30 minThe Chair | Official Trailer | Netflix