Finance and Insurance Chairperson

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 31 May 2022

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Finance and Insurance Chairperson
Position Number FINA2022CHAIR
Vacancy Open to ECU Employees
Department AAH Finance
Department Homepage https://business.ecu.edu/fina/
Advertising Department COLLEGE OF BUSINESS/FINANCE
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Chairperson
Working Title Finance and Insurance Chairperson
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Salary Range Administrative Stipend
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The College of Business (COB) has been AACSB accredited for over 40 years. We offer BSBA, MBA, and MSA degrees and our School of Hospitality Management offers both a BS in Hospitality Management and an MS in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality. We are one of the largest Colleges of Business in the state with approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. To date, the COB has approximately 150 faculty members of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of research, teaching, and application of knowledge. A strategic goal of the college is to create an environment where the faculty, staff, and students can thrive and be personally and professionally respected. We are committed to an inclusive environment and welcome diversity in persons and perspectives. The Department of Finance and Insurance within the College of Business at East Carolina University has approximately 500 undergraduate majors and 20 faculty members and offers courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The department seeks to attract a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber skilled in the scholarship of research, teaching and application of knowledge. The department strongly encourages applicants of women, minorities, and historically underrepresented groups.
Job Duties
INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University.

The College of Business is seeking applications for the position of Chairperson of the Department of Finance and Insurance available beginning July 2022. The Department Chair is a faculty appointment that includes teaching, research, and service with administrative duties. The chairperson will be an effective leader, an accomplished and enthusiastic teacher and scholar, and have a broad view of finance and insurance and its role in the present and future. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administrative and academic leadership; support for excellent education programs and scholarly contribution; teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; planning the department course schedule and teaching assignments; working with the academic advisors to meet the needs of the students; serving on committees as needed; conducting annual performance evaluations of departmental faculty; providing service to a range of constituents; seeking external funding opportunities and any other organizational and administrative duties as assigned. The successful candidate will promote accountability through program assessment and accreditation maintenance. The chairperson reports to the Dean of the College, and is expected to work effectively with academic deans, directors, other department chairs, and staff.
Contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience
The chairperson shall possess the credentials, experience, and documented achievements appropriate for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Professor in the department, including a PhD or DBA in Finance or related degree.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Dr. Robert O’Halloran, Search Committee Chair, College of Business, East Carolina University, Bate 3417 , Mail Stop 503, Greenville, NC 27858 (email: [email protected]). An original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 05/17/2022
Open Until Filled No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 05/31/2022
Initial Screening Begins 06/01/2022
Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/51433
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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