Marketing
Chairperson of the Department of Marketing Ball State University
The Miller College of Business at Ball State University seeks an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Marketing. The department offers students a distinctive educational experience, with a nationally recognized Sales Center, an innovative curriculum, and experiential learning experiences.
As Chair of the Department of Marketing, you will lead a vibrant and collaborative team, advancing the department’s academic programs, operations, personnel, budget, and student‐focused activities. You will also collaborate closely with our Bryan Dean of the Miller College of Business and the rest of our leadership team in advancing the College’s strategic goals.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of excellence in teaching and research, along with proven leadership experience. We seek a candidate who will mentor and support a diverse group of faculty and staff, be an advocate for the department, and build strong relationships with alumni, businesses, and the wider community. In addition, the ideal candidate will have visibility in the discipline, and a commitment to Ball State University’s Enduring Values.
At Ball State University, we are committed to the success of our students by offering distinctive educational experiences that prepare them for successful careers and meaningful lives. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on our students, our community, and the future of marketing.
This position is not remote; significant on campus presence is required. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025.
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University’s ambitious goals for our second century: • We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as chairperson of the department; teach 9 credit hours during the academic year, engage in scholarly research, and service to the institution.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD or DBA in Marketing or a closely related business discipline from an accredited graduate program by date of appointment. Five academic years (at least 40 months) of prior experience in teaching and research.
Preferred Qualifications: Visibility in the discipline, commitment to community engagement and societal impact, and a genuine interest in business as a force for good. At least one year of administrative experience which may include, but not limited to, scheduling, recruiting and mentoring, preparation of policy and process documents, management of advisory boards, management of budgets, curriculum management, participation in accreditation‐related activities, and performance assessment. The candidate should demonstrate the following competencies: innovative and visionary leadership, collaboration and relationship building, inclusive and ethical leadership, and problem‐solving and decision‐ making.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/6/2024.
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45105. Include the following documents with your
application: Curriculum Vitae and in
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a
cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position
description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a
commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment
‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’
Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth‐best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.