Position Details

Posting Number F00452P

Classification Title Chair

Position Title Department Chair of Business (Faculty)

About the Department

The world of business is changing and expanding in new and exciting ways. At Perimeter College, Business Administration students develop specialized skills in business fields and improve their ability to communicate, think independently and thrive in the workplace. The department serves 2600 Business pathway students and is comprised of 25 full-time faculty members and 21 part-time instructors.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for the next chair of the Department of Business. As the chief administrative and academic officer of the department, the chair is responsible for overseeing the delivery of academic pathways and programs in alignment with the strategic plans of both the college and university.

Collaboration with program directors and associate chairs to drive innovation in teaching and developing academic programs.
Ensure the quality of the instruction offered in the department.
Ensure robust assessment practices at the course and pathway level to support accreditation requirements and excellence in teaching.
Develop, manage, and staff the department schedule of classes.
Recruit new faculty whose qualifications are consistent with the objectives of the institution.
Support scholarly and creative activity in the department.
Serve as the direct supervisor for all faculty in the department.
Plan the annual budget allocated for the department.

The chair will join other new leaders at Georgia State University during a pivotal point in the institution’s history.

Required Experience

Have an academic and teaching record suitable for tenure and rank at appointment as associate professor or professor at Perimeter College in the department of appointment.
1 year of academic leadership experience in a higher education setting.
For INTERNAL candidates: must hold tenure and academic rank of associate professor or professor by date of appointment (July 1, 2026).

Required Education

Terminal degree in departmentally related teaching field at the time of appointment.