Job Information
Tarleton State University Department Head & Full Professor - Management in Stephenville, Texas
Job Title
Department Head & Full Professor - Management
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
College of Business
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The College of Business (http://www.tarleton.edu/cob/) invites qualified candidates to apply for the Department Head and Full Professor position in the Department of Management (http://www.tarleton.edu/mgmt/) . This is a 12-month, tenured appointment, where tenure upon arrival will be granted pending approval from The Texas A&M University System. Primarily responsible for the research/teaching/learning process and participation in necessary operations of the institution. This position is located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. Requires the ability to teach and/or work remotely at the University’s discretion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
50% Administration:
Leadership and Strategic Management
Collaborate with the department faculty and staff to establish a vision for the department in alignment with the overall vision of the college and the university.
Work with other department heads, associate deans, and the college dean in the development and implementation of the strategic plan for the college, in collaboration with the faculty.
Lead the development of a departmental strategic plan and work with the departmental colleagues to implement it.
Program Development and Teaching
Collaborate within the college to develop doctoral program applications.
Work with university partners to regularly perform market analysis to propose and develop various graduate and undergraduate programs, majors, minors, certificates, etc.
Work collaboratively across the college and the university to develop new cross-disciplinary programs.
Work with enrollment management and graduate admissions to market programs to increase enrollment.
Maintain academic integrity and rigor of classes and programs.
Encourage high quality teaching by supporting faculty to effectively deliver courses using various modalities, including cutting-edge technologies.
Administrative
Recruit and retain exceptional scholars and teachers in the department.
Collaboratively set yearly goals and perform annual performance evaluations for faculty and staff.
Perform mid-tenure review for tenure-track faculty.
Perform tenure and promotion evaluations for department faculty.
Maintain open lines of communication within the department and the college leadership.
Maintain community engagement.
Budgeting
Manage the department budget based on the college guidelines.
Work with the accreditation manager to develop and maintain accreditation reports.
Work with the university budget specialist for record keeping and university reporting.
Research
Encourage and support department faculty in maintaining an active research agenda and publications to meet individual faculty qualifications for AACSB accreditation.
Encourage faculty for a collaborative mindset for cross-disciplinary research efforts across the university.
Student Support
Ensure class offerings to meet student demand and degree progression.
Support student organizations within the department.
Ensure an environment for student success, engagement, and retention.
Connect students with opportunities for career exploration.
30% Teaching and Service:
Develop, implement, and review effective teaching/learning processes, incorporating appropriate methodology, technology, and other tools; Remain current in discipline and update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline; Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes; Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning. May be required to teach at other campuses or online. Maintain appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry; Work in partnership with student success personnel on student advising and orientation. Participate in institutional service roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
20% Research: You will be expected to remain an active scholar adhering to the Department of Management and Texas A&M System and University policy on tenure and promotion commensurate with your rank and as described in the College of Business tenure and promotion guidelines as well as maintain Scholarly Academic Status per AACSB guidelines.
Minimum Requirements:
Earned doctorate/terminal degree in Management or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and master’s students
Must take an active role in accreditation-related tasks and other institutional service activities
Have a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and leadership that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
Preferred Requirements:
Relevant professional experience
Appropriate professional certification(s) in the field of study
Leadership Experience with the AACSB accreditation process
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :Demonstrated ability in the discipline and showing clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean. Documented yearly progress of professional achievement in teaching and service.
Documents Required:
Completed online application
Cover letter
Resume/CV
Three professional references with complete contact information
Unofficial transcripts
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.
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Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .