Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R0002064
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Type of Position:
Chair
Workstudy Position:No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department’s Website:https://walton.uark.edu/departments/marketing/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is seeking applications from individuals to serve as the Chair of the Department of Marketing, preferably in Fall 2021. The department seeks a collegial scholar who possesses a strong, active research record in Marketing, a demonstrated record of excellent teaching, a commitment to working with faculty to grow the impact of the Department, and desire to connect practice with research and teaching.
The administrative component of the role will include the maintenance of a conducive research environment and teaching culture, in addition to stewarding the departmental resources. The Department Chair is also responsible for leading the faculty in managing curriculum related to marketing and retailing across the undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department Chair also oversees the scheduling of classes. In the latter part of the role, the Department Chair receives support from the Assistant Department Chair. The Chair also serves on the College’s Executive Committee and supports the Dean and Senior Associate Dean in college initiatives. The position is a 50% administrative position. The teaching load is typically one course per year.
Additionally, the Department Chair will hold R.A. & Vivian Young Chair in Marketing, allowing for support of the Chair’s research program and department need.
Qualifications:
Salary Information:Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Optional Documents:Proof of Veteran Status
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate Professor rank or higher with tenure
- Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related field
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and research
- Active research program
Preferred Qualifications:
- Research record commensurate with that of a Full Professor
- Previous administrative experience; commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
- An ability to lead the engagement activities of the department
- Demonstrated excellence in research
- Commitment to advancing diversity in the College
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Desire to work closely with the executive leadership of the college
- Ability to be responsible for all administrative, budgetary, curricular and engagement activities of the department
Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Brent Williams, [email protected] and Dr. Molly Rapert, [email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, applicants for the position should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vitae. The application letter should highlight experiences and knowledge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in your department, college or university, experiences working on DEI issues in the field of marketing, knowledge of DEI best practices, or experiences teaching or working with diverse students). Applicants also will be required to submit the names of at least three referees who will be contacted to submit letters of reference. All application materials must be submitted to this recruitment site. Complete applications received by the priority deadline of March 10, 2021, will receive full consideration. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately after the priority deadline, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.