"Chair, School of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration"

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Chair, School of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration

Position Type: Administrative

Department: Mgmt., Marketing and Business Administration

Posting Number: 201201630

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Tenure Track

Salary Basis: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Responsibilities:

The School of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration (MMBA) at Delta State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Associate or Full Professor level beginning in August 2025 with the additional responsibility of Division Chair. This is a 12-month contract.

The School of MMBA seeks a chair with the demonstrated ability to develop and promote innovative undergraduate and graduate programs. The primary responsibilities of the Chair include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight of divisional goals and curriculum development.
• Management of division personnel and non-personnel financial resources.
• Oversight of accreditation processes.
• Provision of transparent shared governance in an environment that embraces shared governance.
• Engagement in collaborative opportunities and partnerships for the division.
• Engagement in recruitment and retention activities.
• Promotion of an ethical climate at all levels of the university.
• Instruction of courses and engagement in scholarly research and services.
• Communication of needs, opportunities, and risks regarding the division to the Dean and senior administrators.

The successful candidate must lead efforts to maintain the Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs (ACBSP) accreditation and ensure compliance with standards. The chair will foster an environment that supports scholarly activities, faculty professional development, externally funded research and grant initiatives, while overseeing selected budgetary activities. The chair will also drive initiatives to enhance student enrollment and retention, prioritizing academic excellence. Additionally, the chair will coordinate outreach efforts with key external stakeholders and perform other duties as assigned by the dean.

Qualifications:

• An earned terminal degree in a business, management, marketing, or a related field.
• Professional/industry experience with a track record of successful teaching and leadership experience at the college level.
• Sufficient scholarship, service, and teaching to merit the position of associate or full professor as defined in the University’s tenure and promotion policy.
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.
• Strategic management skills and professional acumen to oversee the department and engage with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and information management skills.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the names and contact information of 3-5 references. Letters of recommendation are optional. If you would like to add a letter of recommendation please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also have them emailed to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu. Once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.

Open Date: 07/08/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

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