Concordia University seeks applicants for a full-time Department Chair of Management and Marketing. The successful candidate will be an innovative and dynamic leader who is committed to advancing the department by further developing teaching excellence and scholarly research. The Chair will supervise and coordinate all aspects of Concordia’s management and marketing academic programs, with oversight of personnel, budget, administrative records, program development and assessment. The chair will teach courses in management and marketing as appropriate. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean for the School of Business and is located on the Ann Arbor, MI campus. Occasional traveling will be required.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management, marketing, and other business programs primarily for the Haab Business School at Concordia University’s Ann Arbor campus Oversee the business communication, business management, fashion merchandising, management, marketing, and public relations curricula, including curriculum development, implementation, and assessment for traditional and accelerated learning modalities Supervise, orient, evaluate, and promote professional development of Management and Marketing faculty (full-time and part-time) Hire and coordinate Management and Marketing adjunct instructors Develop and administer program budgets Chair department faculty meetings Mentor and advise students seeking to pursue business majors Serve as a role model for scholar-practitioner research and teaching excellence Comply with University and accrediting body policies and standards Serve on University and school committees Other duties that align with the University and School of Business strategic priorities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability and qualifications to teach across business disciplines A high standard of professional integrity, flexibility, strong team-building skills, and ability to work in complex settings Effectively use of technology in instruction and advising Commitment to teaching excellence, innovative curriculum development and delivery Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Education & Experience An active member of a Christian church Doctoral degree in related field from a regionally accredited university with related professional work experience. Candidates who successfully complete their doctorate program by December 31, 2022, may also be considered. Experience and interest in teaching students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
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Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account Disability and Survivor Plan Retirement Pension Plan Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Instructions:
To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel. The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources. Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master’s degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.Concordia does not discriminate regarding employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. It is, however, an institution of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and, to the extent allowed by law, reserves the right to give preference based on religion.