Fulltime Faculty Chair Business Department

American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) seeks applicants for Fulltime Faculty Chair for Business Department for immediate hire for spring/fall semester 2022.

The position reports to the Associate Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs 

We are open to applicants from any business-related field within the department, but the applicant should be aware the department chair position is a full-time, 12-month position with a usual course load of 5 courses per academic year.

The appointment begins soon as success candidate is identified. Candidates must have a terminal degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, or a closely related field. While specialization is open, ideal candidates will have knowledge of different fields within the department. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

We seek an individual with demonstrated evidence of:

• academic administrative experience,
• strengths in undergraduate and graduate teaching, including online teaching,
• excellence in scholarship and research as evidenced by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications,
• a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion, and
• excellent written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences.

Individuals meeting these requirements and with practical field experience promoting entrepreneurial activity and/or in one of the disciplines in the department are especially encouraged to apply.

The Faculty chair's key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• communicating and implementing university policies to the department, and advocating for departmental needs to the campus community,
• fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with external entities,
• encouraging and supporting good teaching, scholarly activity, and professional development within the department,
• planning and executing a strategic direction for the department, building, and staffing the schedule of classes, overseeing the department budget and other resources, fostering team building, managing the department and its staff, and working with diverse faculty and students in the department and across campus to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration,
• working with the faculty to develop and review standards, curricula, and procedures, which provide adequate preparation of graduates for professional or further academic endeavor, and
• leading student recruitment and retention efforts and ensuring department majors are appropriately advised.

How to Apply: 

Completed applications must include, 1) cover letter indicating qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement on leadership philosophy, 4) statement on teaching and research philosophy, 5) graduate transcripts (official transcript will be needed at time of hire), and 6) contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates only).

Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by November 30,2022. While the position will remain open until filled, AUPP reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting application.