Job Summary

The Department Chair provides academic and administrative leadership for a department within the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology at Georgia College & State University. Working collaboratively with department faculty, the chair is responsible for implementing the department's and college's mission, strategic plan, and goals, with particular attention to the quality and continuous improvement of academic programs. With approximately 1,000 students with 25 full time equivalent 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 is expected to maintain a 50% teaching load during the academic year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, sustain an active scholarly agenda, and contribute to Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business accreditation efforts. This is a 12-month appointment with a Ph.D. reporting to the dean of the college.

Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Administration
Implement the department's mission through short- and long-term planning aligned with the university's vision statement, the college's strategic plan, and departmental goals.
Provide administrative oversight for course scheduling, faculty assignments, and part-time staffing to ensure effective delivery of academic programs.
Lead program review processes to evaluate existing degree programs, accreditation and certification compliance, and other academic offerings; facilitate the development and implementation of new or improved programs.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, advisement, mentoring and professional development of faculty and staff in collaboration with departmental faculty.
Administer performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion.
Represent the department as liaison to other university offices, divisions, and external constituencies.
Manage departmental facilities and equipment to promote quality instruction across classroom and laboratory environments, where applicable.
Support student success by connecting graduates with employment opportunities or pathways to graduate and professional programs.

Budget & Fiscal Responsibilities
Administer the departmental budget in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with University policy.
Collaborate with faculty and the Dean in planning, developing, and monitoring the Departmental budget on an annual basis.

Leadership, Engagement & Accreditation
Mentor and coach department faculty; foster a collegial and high-performing departmental culture.
Contribute to AACSB accreditation efforts, including assurance of learning, faculty qualification standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Cultivate and maintain alumni relations; support fundraising efforts and work effectively with advisory board(s).
Build and sustain connections with the regional and national business community to inform curriculum direction and enhance student opportunities.
Supervise three faculty coordinators who assist on matters of curriculum, assessment, and admissions/advising in the respective disciplinary fields of marketing, management, and the MLSCM graduate program.
Serve on elected and appointed college and university committees; fulfill other duties as assigned by the dean.
Participate regularly in chairs leadership council.

Teaching & Scholarly Activity
Maintain a 50% teaching load during the academic year at the undergraduate or graduate level; primary mode of instruction is face-to-face.
Remain intellectually active and maintain currency in the discipline through peer-reviewed research, publication, and professional development activities consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) faculty qualification standards.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
A terminal degree (doctorate) in a discipline within the broad field of business or a closely related area (e.g., management, marketing, finance, economics, accounting, logistics/supply chain management, information systems, entrepreneurship, or operations) from an AACSB-accredited or similarly accredited institution is required.
Candidates must meet SACSCOC faculty credentialing requirements as stated in Comprehensive Standard 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org).

Required Experience
Appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure is expected. The incumbent should hold or be eligible for tenure at GCSU at the time of appointment.
A minimum of two years of demonstrated academic administrative or leadership experience in a role such as program director, graduate coordinator, assistant/associate chair, or equivalent, with evidence of increasing responsibility.
A demonstrated record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level within the candidate's area of specialization.
An active scholarly record meeting AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification standards, including peer-reviewed publications within the preceding five years.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of academic administrative leadership experience at the level of department chair or higher.
Experience with AACSB accreditation processes, assurance of learning documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated experience with faculty development, curriculum design, and integrating high-impact, engaged pedagogies into business programs.
Experience with graduate program administration, including admissions, assessment, and external stakeholder engagement.
Record of successful fundraising, alumni engagement, or advisory board development.
Experience in strategic planning and student learning outcomes assessment.

Proposed Salary

Minimum salary $134,300.00.

Relocation is negotiable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to lead and inspire faculty and staff toward shared departmental and institutional goals. Ability to maintain a fair, transparent, and ethical approach to personnel decisions and departmental governance.
Ability to cultivate productive relationships with alumni, advisory boards, business partners, and the broader community.
Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with an active teaching and scholarly agenda. Ability to mentor faculty at various career stages and support their professional development and success.

KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive knowledge of higher education administration, academic governance, and university operations.
Familiarity with AACSB accreditation standards, SACSCOC accreditation requirements (C.S. 3.7.1), and faculty credentialing best practices.
Understanding of curriculum development, program assessment, and student learning outcomes measurement.
Knowledge of budget management principles and fiscal accountability within a university environment.
Awareness of current trends and issues in business education, including experiential learning, engaged pedagogy, and program innovation.

SKILLS
Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex academic departments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, administrators, and external stakeholders.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus, resolve conflict, and foster a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency in strategic planning, assessment, and data-informed decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to manage course scheduling, faculty workloads, and departmental resources effectively.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.