Department Chair, Department of Management & Marketing
- Employer
- Arkansas Tech University
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 9, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Management, Marketing & Sales
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Department Chair, Department of Management & Marketing
About Arkansas Tech:
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech is a state supported comprehensive
institution, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional
Education Board (SREB) level III institution. It is the
third-largest in the state with an enrollment close to 12,000
students. The Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas
River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one
hour from the capital city of Little Rock and boasts a charming
blend of historic and modern architecture, including beautiful
grounds and greenery. Offering over 100 undergraduate degree
programs and more than 25 graduate degree programs across seven
academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to
provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a
diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech
University and the surrounding community, please visit our website
at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational
resources.
Position Summary:
The department is administered by the department head. The
department head is responsible for implementing university policies
and procedures at the department level. The department head, who
reports to the dean of the college, works in cooperation with the
faculty to ensure quality in educational delivery and compliance
with AACSB accreditation standards. This is a full-time,
twelve-month position, with a desired start date of January 1, 2021
or July 1, 2021.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the department head include overseeing annual
faculty and staff evaluations as well as faculty promotion and
tenure processes, developing and approving course schedules and
faculty assignments, and providing overall leadership and
management for the department. In addition, the successful
candidate will be expected to develop, teach, and assess
undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the department. This
includes engaging students in high-impact learning practices,
providing effective advising/mentoring to students, assisting in
the development of a scholarship program that seeks external funds,
and providing impactful service to the department, college,
university, community, and state. The department head must
demonstrate precision and organization to perform all necessary
position responsibilities and duties, and must have the ability to
manage and work with a diverse group of staff, faculty, and
administrators.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge: understanding of academic department personnel and
culture
Skills: organization, diplomacy, leadership, team-building,
writing, oral communication
Abilities: collegial, calm, creative, decisive
Minimum Requirements:
- Earned doctorate and professional accomplishments in the areas of teaching, research, and service appropriate for faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor in one of the academic disciplines in the department.
- Experience in an academic leadership role
- Demonstrated skills in communication, both written and oral.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or other credentials related to data analytics or human resource management.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in building collaborative relationships.
- Evidence of the potential for fostering an inclusive environment for diverse populations
- Evidence of cooperative management style and good communication skills.
- Commitment to the development of innovative teaching and instructional technologies.
- Ability to envision new opportunities for the department.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical
Demands:
Russellville Campus
What to Submit:
Submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, contact
information for four references, and unofficial copies of all
transcripts.
To be considered for the position of Department Chair, Department of Management & Marketing, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on 10/20/2020 before 6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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