Chair - School of Business

Notice:

If you are seeing this position posted on a job board other than the official Meredith College career posting page, please know that any pay range included is not authorized or approved by Meredith College and may not reflect the actual pay rate for the position. Meredith College is seeking a chair for the Business Department. Chairs at Meredith are faculty leaders responsible for overseeing academic quality, curriculum alignment, faculty performance, and operations. The Business Department offers a bachelor's degree in business administration with concentrations in accounting, marketing, hospitality and tourism, and degrees in economics, and a minor in finance. The department also offers an MBA degree.

Responsibilities:

Department Curriculum

• Oversee curriculum development and revisions for the department
• Review and assess academic programs offered by the department
• Assess general education outcomes in core courses taught within the department
• Initiate new academic programs and projects when appropriate Department Operations
• Manage course schedules that serve program and student needs
• Manage course registrations and instructor assignments
• Oversee the department's fiscal operations; develop and regularly monitor the department budget
• Review and revise department information published in the college catalog
• Manage the maintenance of departmental print and electronic records, including websites Personnel
• Recruit, appoint, and supervise faculty in conjunction with the provost
• Evaluate faculty and staff performance
• Support and oversee the overall development of the department faculty and staff
• Recruit, appoint, and supervise department staff and student assistants
• Review faculty and staff grievances within the department Students
• Recruit and retain students in the department's programs
• Coordinate student advising and reviews of degree progress
• Evaluate student transfer credit
• Review student academic appeals and grievances Faculty Responsibilities
• Teach at least two classes per semester
• Participate in research and scholarly activities in the discipline
• Participate and assist department faculty in college and community service activities as appropriate Required skills and experiences:
• In-depth understanding of academic policies, curriculum development, and accreditation processes
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage budgets and personnel effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to support faculty research, student success initiatives, and community engagement
• Demonstrated competency in data-driven decision-making

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide academic leadership for all programs within the department
• Oversee budget development and resource allocation to support college and departmental goals and priorities
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff while promoting professional development
• Lead efforts to assess and enhance academic programs, including accreditation and program review
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

An earned doctorate or terminal degree in a business; preference given to specialty area in strategic management, marketing, or economics.

Required Documents:

• Resume / CV
• Cover Letter