Ball State University - Muncie, IN
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Onsite - Muncie, IN
10,001+ employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Chairperson of the Department of Marketing 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, mentor faculty and staff, and foster relationships with alumni and the community. The role includes teaching responsibilities, engaging in scholarly research, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, all while promoting an inclusive and collaborative environment.
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.
- Supervise faculty and staff in a manner that creates a positive and engaged culture.
- 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.
Requirements
- PhD or DBA in Marketing 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, and a genuine interest in business as a force for good.
- At least one year of administrative experience which may include scheduling, recruiting and mentoring, preparation of policy and process documents, management of advisory boards, management of budgets, curriculum management, participation in accreditation-related activities, and performance assessment.
- Demonstrated competencies in innovative and visionary leadership, collaboration and relationship building, inclusive and ethical leadership, and problem-solving and decision-making.
Benefits
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
