Position Title	Chairperson of the Department of Marketing
Additional Information	The Department of Marketing in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University is seeking an experienced, senior-level professional to chair the Department. Candidate will possess a balanced record of teaching, administrative experience, service, and scholarship appropriate for tenured appointment at full or associate professor academic rank.  The department chair reports to the Bryan Dean of the Miller College and is responsible for managing the academic, operational, personnel, budgetary, and student activities within the Department. The ideal candidate will be a tenurable scholar and experienced administrator capable of advocating for the Department and effectively mentoring junior faculty. This individual will exhibit innovativeness in identifying opportunities and expanding relationships that will position our Department as a partner and source of professional expertise on campus and externally with our alumni, businesses, and community stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to work with energetic and collegial faculty and staff, and align with current university and college strategic priorities, including growing the graduate program and developing executive education programs.  Prospective start date is July 2022.
Inclusive Excellence Statement	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.
Benefits and Community	https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation	https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA	Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week	40
Length of Assignment	Fiscal Year – FT Continuing Contract
Position Function	Serve as chairperson of the department; teach 9 hours during academic year; conduct scholarly research; and perform service.
Minimum Education	PhD or DBA in Marketing or a closely related business discipline from an AACSB accredited graduate program.
Minimum Experience	Minimum of five years of tenure-line faculty service and two years of administrative experience which includes, but is not limited to, course scheduling, faculty recruiting and mentoring, preparation of promotion and tenure documents, management of a department advisory board, service on college level committees, management of a departmental budget, curriculum management and faculty performance assessment.
Minimum Other	Evidence of leadership and communication skills; evidence of effective team building skills. Scholarship record commensurate with appointment at senior-level academic rank.
Authorization to work in the US	Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience	At least ten years of experience in a tenure-line academic position at an AACSB accredited institution and a minimum of three years of administrative experience in higher education or equivalent.
Preferred Other	Skills in short and long-range strategic planning; demonstrated skills in hiring, supervising, evaluating, and promoting faculty and staff; demonstrates commitment to diversity and fund raising.
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised	Faculty, Administrative Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, and Center for Professional Selling.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement	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.
About Ball State University	Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department	MCOB Deans Office:300010
Department Information	Salary available is $165,000-$195,000.
Department Email or Phone Number	285-9533

Duties & Responsibilities

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Job Duty	Serve as the department’s primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community.

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Job Duty	Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of academic programs and curriculum within the department.

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Job Duty	Engage in short-and-long range planning for the department, In cooperation with the faculty

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Job Duty	Assign faculty load.

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Job Duty	Act as fiscal agent for the department and allocate funds and resources in a manner designed to achieve excellence.

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Job Duty	Support excellence in departmental teaching, scholarship, and service.

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Job Duty	Monitor departmental advising, including policies and written materials.

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Job Duty	Provide supervision of academic programs, faculty, staff and management of the department office, (e.g. supervision of promotion and tenure, departmental appeals, committee assignments, etc.)

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Job Duty	Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.

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Job Duty	Teach 9 hours annually. Remain academically qualified as per Miller College of Business policy and ensure department compliance with AACSB accreditation standards.

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Job Duty	Keep abreast of recent scholarly developments in disciplines and incorporate new learning into teaching. Conduct scholarly research and publish results of research in leading academic and professional publications.  marketing and professional selling

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Job Duty	Actively contribute professional service to the Department of Marketing, the Miller College of Business, Ball State University, and the surrounding community.

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Job Duty	Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Number	202100754P
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	07/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	07/06/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date	09/06/2021
Open Until Filled	No
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary	In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide a statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service.