Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana United States

Department Chair

SMA

  • POSTED ON
    October 01, 2021
  • PRIORITY DATE
    --
  • FINAL DATE
    November 06, 2021

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 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.

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. 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.

Department
MCOB Deans Office: 300010

Department Information
Salary available is $165,000-$195,000.

Duties & Responsibilities
1. Serve as the department’s primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community.
2. Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of academic programs and curriculum within the department.
3. Engage in short-and-long range planning for the department, In cooperation with the faculty
4. Assign faculty load.
5. Act as fiscal agent for the department and allocate funds and resources in a manner designed to achieve excellence.
6. Support excellence in departmental teaching, scholarship, and service.
7. Monitor departmental advising, including policies and written materials.
8. 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.)
9. 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.
10. Teach 9 hours annually. Remain academically qualified as per Miller College of Business policy and ensure department compliance with AACSB accreditation standards.
11. 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. 
12. Actively contribute professional service to the Department of Marketing, the Miller College of Business, Ball State University, and the surrounding community.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Number202100754P
Number of Vacancies1
Desired Start Date07/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date07/06/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date11/06/2021
Open Until FilledNo
Information regarding transcriptsThe 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 SummaryIn 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.