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Department Chair Position Florida State University

  • 1.  Department Chair Position Florida State University

    Posted 12-14-2016 11:33

    The Florida State University College of Business seeks a collaborative, strategic and scholarly academic leader to serve as chair of the 

    Department of Management. The chair will lead a talented team of faculty in the areas of OB/HR and Strategic Management and will 

    provide oversight to the department's undergraduate and graduate programs.

     

    The chair works closely with the dean and the executive leadership of the college and is responsible for all administrative, budgetary, 

    curricular and engagement activities of the department. This individual plays a key role in connecting the department's faculty, 

    programs and students to partners at the university, the industry and the broader academic community. The final candidate must 

    have outstanding administrative and leadership skills, and have experience with budgeting, strategic planning, fundraising and 

    mentoring of junior faculty.

     

    The College of Business is committed to the recruitment, mentoring and promotion of diverse and highly productive faculty and staff 

    who value our goal to be one of our nation's preeminent public business schools. We are fully committed to excellence in research, 

    teaching and service to our disciplines, the college, the university and the global community. Minimum qualifications of the next 

    chair of the Department of Management include:

    ·       Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Management (OB/HR or Strategic Management) or a closely-related field

    ·       A strong record of research productivity, teaching excellence and significant service accomplishments commensurate with the 

    expectations for tenure and appointment at the rank of professor

    ·       Prior administrative experience and a record of leadership accomplishments in higher education, including the successful 

    mentoring of junior faculty

    ·       Familiarity with and commitment to continuous improvement as outlined in the AACSB accreditation standards

    ·       An ability to lead the engagement activities of the department

    ·       A record of advancing diversity in higher education

    ·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Florida State University is located in Tallahassee – Florida's capital city; a vibrant community that offers exceptional living conditions, 

    cultural activities and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1950, the College of Business is one of the nation's youngest business 

    schools, yet its reputation for excellence has helped it become one of the largest in the nation with 6,325 students. Consistently ranked

     as a top business school by U.S. News & World Report, the college offers two programs ranked among the nation's Top 10 public institutions.

     

    The college boasts 123 distinguished full-time faculty, including one Francis Eppes professor, eight eminent scholars, one university-named

     professor and 31 endowed professors. Accredited by the AACSB, the college offers eight undergraduate degrees (BS) with 10 majors, and 

    the graduate program offers five master's degree programs (MBA, MSF, MS-MIS, MS-RMI and MAcc) and seven majors at the doctoral level (PhD). 

    The college also is home to 12 research institutes and centers.

     

    Our initial screening of applicants will begin immediately. Priority will be given to applications received on or before January 27, 2017.  

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

     

    Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, current vitae and the names of five references to (applications may be submitted electronically):

     

    Management Chair Search Committee

    College of Business

    314 Rovetta A

    Florida State University

    821 Academic Way

    P.O. Box 3061110

    Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1110

    jobs@business.fsu.edu     

     

    FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at:

      http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

     

    This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

     

    Bruce T. Lamont, Ph.D. | Thomas L. Williams Eminent Scholar of Strategy and Entrepreneurship | The Florida State University | College of Business | Management Department
    Rovetta Business Building, Room 141 | 821 Academic Way |  Tallahassee, FL 32306-1110 | 850-644-9846
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