"Dept Chair/Head AC Information Systems and Analytics"

Job Summary

Reporting to the dean of the Parker College, the department chair requires the ability to effectively manage and evaluate faculty, mentor and recruit students, and teach undergraduate and graduate classes. The position is a fiscal year (12 month), tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Management Science, Information Systems, Decision Sciences, Information Systems, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Management Science, Information Systems, Decision Sciences, or Information Systems from a AACSB accredited institution by July 1, 2026
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Decision Sciences or related discipline.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly or professional engagement consistent with AACSB faculty qualification standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and foster a collegial culture.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
• To be considered for the position of Associate Professor and Chair, the candidate must currently be at the rank of Associate Professor.
• To be considered for the rank of Professor and Chair, the candidate must currently be at the rank of Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academic leadership roles such as program coordinator, department chair, associate chair, committee chair, or similar responsibilities.
• Experience with curriculum development, assurance of learning, accreditation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins February 27, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is July 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Michael L. Thomas, Ph.D.
mthomas@georgiasouthern.edu
(912) 478-5022