Division Head and Associate/Full Professor of Business

Job Title

Division Head and Associate/Full Professor of Business

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

College Of Business, Engineering & Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Business invites qualified candidates to apply for the Division/Department Head and Associate/ Full Professor position in the Division of Business. This is a 12-month, tenured appointment, where tenure on arrival will be granted pending approval from The Texas A&M University System.

Primarily responsible for the research/teaching/learning process and will also participate in the necessary operations of the institution. This position is located on Texarkana’s main campus in Texarkana, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM - 4:30 PM (with 30-minute lunch) or as work and teaching requirements require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

A division chair serves both as an academic administrator and faculty member, providing leadership and management to the department/division consistent with the university mission and goals. Chairs also engage in teaching and scholarship and are expected to maintain faculty qualification status as per the AACSB guidelines.

The Division Chair is the chief academic officer of his/her division.  The Division Chair reports to the Dean of the College and is responsible for the administration of the Division. The Division Chair serves a key position in the leadership of Texas A&M University-Texarkana.  Success in fulfilling assigned responsibilities requires an individual who understands the role of administration and accepts administrative authority and responsibility.  A successful Division Chair must possess personal qualities such as openness, integrity, and objectivity. The Division Chair must be effective in planning, communicating, coordinating, problem solving, negotiating, setting goals, and representing the Division, College, and University.

The Division Chair serves a dual role as an administrator and faculty member of the Division. The administrative role is an at-will appointment subject to approval by the Dean and the Provost. A workload of administration, research/scholarship, and teaching, as appropriate to the scope of the Division includes a required 6-hour teaching assignment for the Fall and Spring semesters, and the possibility of a one class teaching assignment for Summer for additional compensation.

As an administrator, the Division Chair serves as the unit budget officer and is responsible for the planning, direction, and programmatic offerings in the Division. Other administrative duties include hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty (tenure-track, non-tenure-track, and adjunct), preparing the Division’s schedule of course offerings, maintaining records, appointing and coordinating committees, and addressing student needs.

As a faculty member, the Division Chair is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. The Division Chair works with faculty to develop and promote the Division’s academic programs and implements the directives of the Dean, Provost, and President. 

The Division Chair also performs these essential functions:

Division Leadership

• Directly supervises the faculty in the Division.
• Evaluates faculty and staff performance in consultation with the Dean.
• Supports and oversees the overall development of the Division faculty and staff.
• Recruits, appoints, and supervises division staff and student assistants.
• Reviews faculty and staff grievances within the division and makes decisions in consultation with the Dean.
• Promotes faculty development and recruitment for the Division. Evaluates faculty in accordance with evaluation guidelines and the guidelines for tenure and promotion.
• Makes recommendations to the dean for faculty appointments, promotions, and compensation.
• Initiates hiring of full-time faculty and hires adjunct faculty (includes working with HR, credentialling, etc.).
• Oversees the scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses and course cancellations as necessary.
• Addresses student concerns and is the point of contact for students.
• Oversees/manages student workers, GAs, and RAs.
• Manages budgets and requests and allocates funds appropriately to meet the needs of the Division. 
• Oversees the Division's fiscal operations; develops and regularly monitors division budget.
• Oversees strategic (includes short- and long-term) planning, direction, and development of the academic division. Works with faculty and staff to establish and maintain a long-term vision for the Division that is consistent with the College, Academic Affairs Division, and University missions.
• Ensures Division compliance with College, University, System, and State rules and regulations.
• Advises the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division.  

Division Curriculum and Programs

• Ensures the quality and integrity of all academic programs within the division, including program and accreditation reviews, annual reports for new degree programs to supervisory boards, and curriculum development.
• Oversees curriculum development and revisions for the division.
• Initiates new academic programs and reviews and assesses academic programs offered by the Division.
• Conducts/facilitates divisional assessment efforts, reviews student retention and graduation data, and works with faculty and other educational support units to work to improve retention/graduation rates.

Divisional Operations

• Plans and initiates organizational, operational, and academic functions for the Division and oversees their execution.
• Enforces policies and rules of the division, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, and the Texas A&M University System. 
• Works with, serves on, and/or chairs College and University committees and/or task forces, and works with Dean to staff standing and ad-hoc Division/College committees. 
• Works with Marketing and Communications on program marketing and recruiting.
• Builds and facilitates community relationships (i.e., developing and maintaining internship sites).
• Represents the Division at formal functions and in public relations efforts such as speaking engagements and outreach activities in the community. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in Business or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Five (5) or more academic years teaching experience in a business college and a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and leadership that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate/Full Professor

• Have experience in accreditation-related tasks and other institutional service activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire.  No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated academic supervisory, leadership and/or Department chair leadership experience at an academic institution.
• Experience with assessment of academic programs.
• Leadership Experience with the AACSB accreditation process

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated ability in the discipline and showing clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean.
• Documented yearly progress of professional achievement in teaching and service.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

        Documents Required

• Completed online application
• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information
• Unofficial transcripts

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume/CV, 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected] .

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.