"Accounting & Business Law Department Chair - College of Business & Technology"

Job ID 275743

Location

Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs. 

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Location

The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology is exactly what you would expect from a premier public liberal arts university - a first-rate, student-centered, residential business education with a full array of AACSB-accredited academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, for high-demand careers. The college was recognized in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report as having the #1 Undergraduate Business Program for Public Universities in Georgia. In 2023, the college was also honored as recipient of the Insight into Diversity magazine's 2023 Inspiring Programs in Business Award based on demonstrated success in inclusion and belonging initiatives and programming. Our program offerings are nationally recognized, affordable, and accessible. At the graduate level, we offer online programs in Management Information Systems, the Georgia WebMBA® at Georgia College, and the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Our Master of Accountancy is delivered face-to-face as an ideal program for Georgia College students seeking to continue their education in the accounting field. Our goal is to develop capable, successful business professionals who are also responsible citizens committed to contributing to the community. 

Job Summary

The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology at Georgia College & State University invites applications for the 12-month position of Department Chair of Accounting & Business Law beginning July 1, 2025. Disciplinary background in either Accounting or Business Law will be considered. Working collaboratively with the faculty in the Department of Accounting & Business Law, the Chair is responsible for providing administrative and academic leadership for the department and for implementing the Department's and College's goals, giving special attention to the objectives for the academic programs of the Department.

Responsibilities

Administration - 

Implementation of a Department mission including short- and long-term plans based on The University's Vision Statement and Goals and the mission and strategic plan of the College. Responsible for the recruitment, orientation and advisement of students, staff, and faculty in collaboration with the faculty, including an assessment and recommendation of faculty candidates Supervision of all employees in the Department including administration of performance evaluations, administration of faculty and staff development programs, and recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion, administrative responsibility in staffing classes along with the scheduling and collaborating with department faculty in planning the schedule. Conduct program reviews to evaluate existing degree, accreditation, certification, and other academic programs and to include development of new programs and implementation of improved programs to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research. Management of School/College facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classroom and laboratories, where applicable. Support of graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain entrance to graduate school.

Fiscal - 

Administration of the departmental budget and collaborating with the department faculty in the planning of the budget.

Leadership - 

The Chair, as the leader, mentor's department faculty, participates in the development of school/college and university policies, and contributes to AACSB accreditation efforts. Additionally, the Chair will be expected to cultivate and maintain alumni relations, fund-raise, work with an advisory board(s), and to effectively manage course scheduling, budgets, and personnel. With approximately 230 students with 12 FTE faculty and staff, the Chair represents the Department on the College's Leadership Team and reports directly to the Dean of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology. The Chair also maintains and enhances connections between the Department and business communities to establish the vision and direction for the curriculum. The Chair supervises two faculty coordinators who assist on matters of budget, curriculum, assessment, and admissions/advising in the respective disciplinary fields of accounting and the accountancy graduate program. In conjunction with the chair responsibilities, the department chair is expected t carry a 50% teaching load during the academic year, either at the undergraduate or graduate level, serve on elected and appointed committees, and acceptance of other duties assigned by the dean.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Qualified candidates for the tenured rank as full professor must have a terminal degree (PhD, ABD, or JD) from an accredited university. For those with Business Law backgrounds, in addition to a JD, preference will be given to those with an MBA, MAcc, credentialling in the accounting field (e.g., CPA, CMA, etc.), with experience in the accounting industry, or have served in an accounting academic department.

Other Required Qualifications

Additionally, qualified candidates must be recognized scholars with active research records in their respective disciplines for the appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure at Georgia College & State University.

Other required qualifications:

* the incumbent should hold tenure and rank of Full Professor prior to appointment at Georgia College; senior associate professors will be considered;

* be recognized scholars with active research records in their respective disciplines

* a record of exemplary teaching within the candidate's area of specialization;

* a strong commitment to the public liberal arts mission;

* excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including a well-developed sense of fairness and integrity;

* a demonstrated ability to work effectively with external constituencies;

* a desire to work with and mentor students; and

* a commitment to fostering academic excellence, rigor, and distinctiveness.

Must meet SCACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

At least three years of academic leadership experience at the level of chair or higher; experience and familiarity with curriculum development; integrating high impact, engaged pedagogies into the curriculum; strategic planning; and student learning outcomes assessment.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Transcripts
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy
• Leadership Philosophy

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• Credit Check