"Department Chair"

Detailed Job Description

The Saunders College of Business invites applications for the Department Chair position within the Department of Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Analytics, which is broadly positioned at the intersection of business and technology. Applicants must be at the level of associate or full professor and meet the tenure requirements of the college. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellent scholarly achievements in the form of publications in elite journals within their field. Additionally, applicants will demonstrate leadership experience in working with faculty members from multiple disciplines and Ph.D. students, and the ability to enhance engagement with current students as well as external stakeholders including employers, alumni, and advisory board members. The anticipated start date for this appointment is July 1st, 2026.

We are seeking an individual who can contribute to a community committed to advancing high-impact research and scholarship; help fulfill teaching needs; support student-centeredness; demonstrate integrity and ethics; and work collaboratively. The ideal candidate will lead collaboratively by engaging all of the relevant stakeholders in supporting the needs of the department and college, thereby executing the department's vision and strategic priorities, while leveraging the college's and RIT's strengths in the area of technology innovation. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to helping faculty (especially pre-tenured faculty) achieve success in research and teaching through mentorship and support.

The chair will report to the Dean of the Saunders College of Business and be responsible for oversight of the department's academic programs, including curricular review and assessment; faculty coordination; budget management; program marketing; student recruitment; and engagement with external stakeholders for partnerships and sponsorships. The chair represents the department to students, alumni, faculty, administration, and industry partners.

Department/College Description

The Saunders College of Business (SCB) is accredited by AACSB International and served by more than 65 full-time faculty members. SCB offers bachelors' degrees in Business Administration with nine different majors. Graduate programs include an MBA, Executive MBA, and Master of Science in several disciplines, as well as a PhD program. The college is on an upward trajectory with a recently completed 35,000 sq. ft. new building expansion, as well as increasing program rankings and research productivity. Saunders is ranked in the top 100 by US News and World Report, https://www.rit.edu/business/.

The Department of MIS, Marketing and Analytics has 18 faculty members: 13 tenured/TT and 5 lecturers. The department includes multiple disciplines: marketing, management information systems, and business analytics. The Department of MIS, Marketing & Analytics houses BS programs in Marketing and MIS and MS programs in Business Analytics and AI, and Marketing; these undergraduate and graduate programs are offered at RIT's main campus and some global campuses. Additionally, the department houses a Ph.D. concentration in Digital Transformation (in line with the department disciplinary focus), https://www.rit.edu/business/mis-marketing-and-analytics-department.

SCB faculty greatly value collegiality and teamwork, as evidenced by the high level of collaboration within and across departments. Department of MIS, Marketing, and Analytics faculty publish in elite journals, such as Journal of Consumer Research, Psychology & Marketing, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Business Research, MIS Quarterly, Journal of Management Information Systems, and Information Systems Journal, among others.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Associate Professor - Salary range $160,000 - $180,000:

• Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited institution with a focus in one of the disciplines housed within the department (i.e., marketing, MIS or analytics) or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of high-impact research publications in the respective field (e.g., publication in top-tier academic journals) consistent with tenure requirements at the Saunders College of Business.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and service at the university level.
• Evidence of ability to lead both within the department and at the college level.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all constituencies including students, faculty, staff, alumni, administration, and industry partners.
• Demonstrable professional communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Must have demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with RIT standards for Tenure for Associate Professor

Required Qualifications for Professor - Salary range $180,000 - $200,000:

• Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited institution with a focus in one of the disciplines housed within the department (i.e., marketing, MIS or analytics) or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of high-impact research publications in the respective field (e.g., publication in top-tier academic journals) consistent with tenure requirements at the Saunders College of Business.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and service at the university level.
• Evidence of ability to lead both within the department and at the college level.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all constituencies including students, faculty, staff, alumni, administration, and industry partners.
• Demonstrable professional communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Must have demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with RIT standards for Tenure for Professor

Required Minimum Education Level

PhD

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9961BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachment:

• The names, addresses, and phone numbers for three references

If you have questions about the position or the qualifications articulated above, please direct inquiries to the search committee chair, Dr. Rich DeJordy (dejordy@saunders.rit.edu).

Application review will continue until the position is filled; applications completed by January 11, 2026 will receive full consideration.

The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/6739068