Chairperson of the Department of Management

Ball State University - Muncie, IN

Full-time - Senior

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 a visionary leader who will advance the department's strategic goals, foster a collaborative environment, and enhance student-focused activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching and research, along with proven leadership experience, and will be committed to inclusiveness and community engagement.

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.
• Engage in short- and long-range planning for the department, in cooperation with the 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.
• Guide the department's innovations in course content, curriculum, and delivery methods.
• Supervise faculty and staff in a manner that creates a positive and engaged culture.
• Assign faculty teaching assignments and service responsibilities.
• Engage in recruitment, performance evaluation, discipline, annual compensation adjustments, and training and career development of personnel.
• Act as fiscal agent for the department and allocate funds and resources in a manner designed 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.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in quality academic and professional journals.
• Actively contribute professional service to the Department, College, and University, and engage 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 (at least 40 months) of prior experience in teaching and research.
• A commitment to Ball State University's Enduring Values.

Nice-to-haves

• Visibility in the discipline.
• Commitment to community engagement and societal impact.
• Genuine interest in business as a force for good.
• At least one year of administrative experience, including scheduling, recruiting, mentoring, and management of budgets.

Benefits

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