Position Title
Chairperson of the Department of Marketing
About this Opportunity
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. The candidate will possess a record of teaching and scholarship appropriate for tenured appointment at full or associate professor rank, and administrative experience which will support appointment as department chair. The department chair reports to the Dean of the Miller College and is responsible for managing academic, operational, personnel, budgetary, and student activities within the Department. The ideal candidate will be capable in mentoring faculty, advocating for the Department, and expanding relationships with 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. Prospective start date is July 1, 2023.
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Benefits and Community
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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 the academic year, and engage in research and 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 may include, but is not limited to, course scheduling, faculty recruiting and mentoring, preparation of policy documents, management of an advisory board, service on college level committees, management of budgets, 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.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Faculty, Administrative Coordinator, 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.
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Department
Marketing: 300070
Department Information
Available salary is $165,000-$195,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
[email protected]
Job Duty
- Serve as the department’s primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community.
- Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of academic programs and curriculum within the department. Guide the department’s innovations in course content, curriculum, and delivery methods. Provide direction to the department, consistent with University and College Strategic Plans.
- Supervise academic programs, faculty, and staff. Assign faculty teaching and service, and actively participate in all areas of responsibility, including, recruitment, compensation, performance evaluation, and career development of personnel.
- Act as fiscal agent for the department and allocate funds and resources in a manner designed to promote excellence, and generate student credit hours.
- Ensure department compliance with AACSB accreditation standards.
- Support college initiatives, and implement university, college, and department policies.
- Keep abreast of developments in the discipline, and encourage innovation in scholarship and teaching. Conduct scholarly research and publish results of research in leading academic and professional publications. Remain academically qualified as per Miller College of Business policy. Teach 9 hours annually.
- Actively contribute professional service to the Department, College, and University, and engage with the academic, business and broader community.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202201057P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/01/2023
Open Date
07/18/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
10/03/2022
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 an inclusive excellence 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. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.