Position Summary

Chairperson 
Department of Marketing
Harrison College of Business and Computing
Full Time
 
 Primary Responsibilities

  • Fulfill department administrative duties on a 12-month contract, with reassigned time as appropriate to be approved by the Provost, typically 6 credit hours of instruction per semester, or equivalent.  Must be able to teach Marketing courses within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programs.  
  • Provide academic planning for interdisciplinary departmental and college programs
  • Provide collegial leadership for faculty on the main campus and regional campuses
  • Provide oversight of budget, facilities, and equipment
  • Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff
  • Support with student recruitment and retention efforts
  • Supervise administrative staff
  • Advocate for the resource needs of the programs, faculty, staff, and students
  • Oversee undergraduate and graduate programs (including traditional, blended/hybrid, and online) including scheduling courses and special events
  • Provide support for quality research by faculty in the department
  • Provide department reports for various areas within the college and university 
  • Comply with accreditation standards
  • Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

  • Terminal degree in Marketing (Degree must be from an AACSB accredited or comparable accredited university.)
  • Must have achieved tenure and currently meets the requirements for Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic status (if in a leadership position) in the candidate’s current institution 
  • Demonstrated record of leadership experience in an academic setting, such as chairing a department/program (full-time, part-time, or interim) chairing college-or university-level committees, serving as faculty advisor to a student organization, an office of a professional society, etc. 
  • Willingness to be involved with AACSB accreditation processes and standards
  • Ability to champion the range of disciplines within the department
  • Demonstrated record of scholarly research
  • Superior record of teaching
  • Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, partnerships, and collegiality with a variety of stakeholders including the internal university community
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of faculty morale and enthusiasm
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills 

Southeast Missouri State University is interested in recruiting academic leaders with a commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education grounded in the teacher-scholar model.  Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to facilitate the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available August 1, 2024 and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 2, 2024.
 
To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

  • Letter of interest addressing position requirements
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Name and contact information of three professional references
  • Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)

Additional Information

Departmental information: Information regarding the Department of Marketing may be found at: http://www.semo.edu/marketing.  The Department of Marketing has 13 full-time faculty and approximately 600 undergraduate student majors. It is part of the Harrison College of Business and Computing which has accreditation with AACSB, NIBS, and ABET, as well as DHS and NSA Designations.  The college has approximately 1,650 undergraduate students and 800 graduate students.
 
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):  Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond.  SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.