Professor & Department Head – Accounting – Finance – And Economics
| Company | Tarleton State University |
|---|---|
| Location | Aledo, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Law, or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited university.
- Must have a distinguished record in teaching and research that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the department faculty and staff to establish a vision for the department in alignment with the overall vision of the school, college, and the university.
- Lead the shared development and implementation of a departmental strategic plan.
- Develop and manage the department’s budget in collaboration with college and university administration.
- Ensure the ongoing review, development, and modification of curriculum to take advantage of cutting-edge technologies, and to meet the evolving needs of students, accreditation standards, and industry expectations.
- Oversee faculty and staff recruitment efforts, ensuring compliant recruitment practices and high-quality hiring.
- Foster a productive environment for student engagement, retention, and graduation; support student organizations within the department.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Administrative and leadership experience as department head/chair at the college/university level or experience in supervisory/management position(s) in an academic arena.
- Previous experience in oversight of accredited academic programs or in leading a program toward accreditation.
- Demonstrated ability to use and understand data to inform strategic planning and decision-making for the department.
- Strong evidence of ability to set operational goals from strategic plans and lead direct reports to accomplish strategic goals and initiatives.