Chairperson of the Department of Management

Ball State University - Muncie, IN

Full-time - Executive

Onsite - Muncie, IN

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Chairperson of the Department of Management at Ball State University is a leadership role responsible for guiding the department's academic programs, operations, and personnel. This position requires collaboration with the Dean and other leadership to advance the College's strategic goals while fostering a vibrant educational environment for students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching and research, along with proven leadership skills to mentor faculty and engage with the community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department's primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community.
• Provide direction to the department, consistent with University and College Strategic Plans, engaging in short- and long-range planning in cooperation with faculty.
• Keep abreast of developments in the discipline and encourage excellence and innovation in scholarship and teaching.
• Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of academic programs and curriculum within the department.
• Supervise faculty and staff, creating a positive and engaged culture, and manage recruitment, performance evaluation, and career development.
• Act as fiscal agent for the department, allocating funds and resources to promote excellence.
• Ensure department compliance with HLC and AACSB accreditation standards.
• Support college initiatives and implement university, college, and department policies.
• Teach 9 credit hours in the academic year and conduct scholarly research.
• Actively contribute professional service to the Department, College, and University, engaging with the academic, business, and broader community.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• PhD or DBA in Management or a closely related business discipline from an accredited graduate program by date of appointment.
• Five academic years of prior experience in teaching and research.
• A commitment to Ball State University's Enduring Values.

Nice-to-haves

• Visibility in the discipline and commitment to community engagement and societal impact.
• At least one year of administrative experience, including scheduling, recruiting, mentoring, and budget management.
• Demonstrated competencies in innovative and visionary leadership, collaboration, and ethical leadership.

Benefits

• Affordable Healthcare
• Retirement
• Tuition Remission for eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development