Associate Professor/Professor & Endowed Division Chair, Business Division

Texas A&M University System•Texarkana, TX

23h

About The Position

The Anita and Truman Arnold College of Business at Texas A&M University–Texarkana seeks an Associate or Full Professor and Endowed Division Chair for its Business Division. This is a 12-month, tenured appointment, with tenure on arrival pending approval by the Texas A&M University System. The Division Chair is the division’s chief academic officer, reports to the Dean of the Anita and Truman Arnold College of Business, and provides academic leadership and administrative management consistent with the university’s mission and goals. The Chair holds a dual role as administrator and faculty member, maintaining teaching, research, and service responsibilities appropriate to the position. The administrative appointment is at will and subject to approval by the Dean and Provost. The role includes a required six-hour teaching assignment per semester during the fall and spring, with the possibility of one summer course for additional compensation. As unit budget officer, the Chair plans and directs division operations and academic programs, oversees personnel and course scheduling, manages resources, supports students and faculty, and ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The Chair also leads curriculum development, program review and assessment, strategic planning, community relationships, and the division’s participation in college and university activities. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Employment visa sponsorship is not offered. The position may require travel and work beyond normal office hours, and applicants must be able to maintain confidentiality. All positions are security-sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other required information. Applications are open until filled; to ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by December 1, 2026. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV or resume, transcripts, and contact information for three professional references, including one supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related program from an AACSB-accredited or R1 institution.
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership and ability to foster a collegial, supportive, student-centered academic environment.
Track record of excellence in teaching, including online teaching, in courses within the candidate’s discipline.
Evidence of an active, ongoing research agenda.
Demonstrated experience leading faculty and staff, supporting professional growth, and fostering a collaborative departmental culture.
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines pertaining to higher education.
Qualifications meeting TAMUT expectations for tenure and rank under the university’s Tenure and Promotion Guidelines.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not offered.
Ability to travel, work beyond normal office hours, and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of supervisory experience in higher education.
At least one year as a division or department chair, or two years as an assistant chair.
Experience leading program development from idea to implementation.
Demonstrated innovation in teaching or service.

Responsibilities

Serve as chief academic officer and provide leadership and management for the Business Division.
Directly supervise division faculty; evaluate faculty and staff in consultation with the Dean and support their professional development.
Recruit, appoint, and supervise division staff and student assistants; initiate full-time faculty hiring, hire adjunct faculty, and recommend faculty appointments, promotions, and compensation.
Review division faculty and staff grievances and make decisions in consultation with the Dean.
Lead course scheduling and recommend additional courses or course cancellations as needed.
Address student concerns and serve as a point of contact for students.
Manage the division budget, requests, and allocation of funds.
Lead short- and long-term strategic planning and establish a division vision aligned with college and university missions.
Ensure compliance with College, University, System, and State rules and regulations.
Advise the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division.
Ensure the quality and integrity of academic programs, including program and accreditation reviews, annual reports, and curriculum development.
Initiate new academic programs and review and assess programs offered by the Division.
Conduct or facilitate divisional assessment, review retention and graduation data, and work with faculty and support units to improve outcomes.
Plan and direct the Division’s organizational, operational, and academic functions.
Serve on or chair College and University committees and task forces, and work with the Dean to staff division and college committees.
Collaborate with other campus units to advance university strategic goals.
Build and maintain community relationships, including developing internship sites.
Represent the Division at formal functions and through public relations, speaking engagements, and community outreach.
Maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity, including a six-hour teaching assignment each fall and spring semester.