Associate Professor/Professor & Endowed Division Chair, Business Division

Texas A&M - Texarkana•Texarkana, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anita and Truman Arnold College of Business at Texas A&M University–Texarkana invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor and Endowed Division Chair in its Business Division. This is a 12-month, tenured faculty appointment. Tenure on arrival is 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 serves as both an academic administrator and faculty member. The administrative appointment is at-will and subject to approval by the Dean and Provost. The role combines administration, research and scholarship, and teaching. It requires six teaching hours per semester in Fall and Spring, with the possibility of a one-class Summer teaching assignment for additional compensation. The Chair serves as unit budget officer and leads division planning, operations, academic programs, faculty and staff supervision, and student support. As a faculty member, the Chair is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. The position supports the university’s mission and goals and contributes to leadership during a period of significant growth. The successful candidate will provide collaborative, effective leadership; oversee faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and academic programming; ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations; and work with the Dean, Provost, President, faculty, staff, students, and campus partners. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, I/O Psychology, or a related program from an AACSB-accredited or R1 institution.
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership and the ability to foster a collegial, supportive, student-centered academic environment.
Track record of excellence in teaching, including online instruction, 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 applicable to higher education.
Qualifications meeting TAMUT expectations for tenure and rank.
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the position does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

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 through implementation.
Innovation in teaching or service.

Responsibilities

Provide academic and administrative leadership for the Business Division and report to the Dean of the Anita and Truman Arnold College of Business.
Directly supervise division faculty and oversee faculty and staff development, recruitment, performance evaluation, and grievance review in consultation with the Dean.
Recruit, appoint, and supervise division staff and student assistants; initiate full-time faculty hiring and recommend appointments, promotions, and compensation to the Dean; and hire adjunct faculty.
Serve as the division’s unit budget officer, manage budget requests, and allocate funds to meet division needs.
Lead short- and long-term strategic planning and establish a division vision aligned with College, Academic Affairs, and University missions.
Plan and direct division operations, organizational functions, and academic activities.
Prepare and lead the division’s course schedule and recommend new course offerings or cancellations as needed.
Address student concerns and serve as a point of contact for students.
Ensure the quality and integrity of division academic programs, including accreditation and program reviews, annual reports, and curriculum development.
Guide curriculum revisions, initiate new academic programs, and review and assess existing programs.
Conduct or facilitate assessment efforts, review student retention and graduation data, and work with faculty and support units to improve outcomes.
Ensure compliance with College, University, System, and State rules and regulations, including applicable state and federal higher education guidelines.
Advise the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division and implement directives from the Dean, Provost, and President.
Serve on or chair College and University committees or task forces and coordinate division and College committees.
Collaborate with campus units to advance University strategic goals and build community relationships, including developing and maintaining internship sites.
Represent the Division at formal functions, public relations efforts, speaking engagements, and community outreach activities.
Maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity, including a six-hour teaching assignment each Fall and Spring semester.