Missouri State University

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Department Head and Associate/Full Professor

Position. The Department of Finance, Economics and Risk Management (FERM) in the College of Business (COB) at Missouri State University (MSU) invites applications for an innovative, collaborative, visionary leader for the position of Department Head and Associate/Full Professor. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2025, but a January 1, 2025 start date may be considered. The FERM Department has 22 full-time faculty and over 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. The highly qualified and collegial faculty have forged strong relationships with industry as demonstrated by two highly engaged advisory boards and 36+ firms recruiting FERM-related majors at recent COB Business Career Fairs.

Duties and Responsibilities. The Department Head’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate faculty
• Develop, review, and update academic programs and curriculum
• Coordinate with the Business Advisement Center and COB Graduate Programs Office to facilitate recruitment and advisement of students
• Counsel students regarding careers and academic programs
• Develop and manage the departmental budget
• Create the class schedule for each semester
• Teach courses and conduct research to maintain personal faculty qualification per AACSB guidelines
• Supervise the administrative functions of the department
• Promote a collegial environment
• Oversee the teaching, research, service, and related scholarly activities of the department
• Develop and enhance relationships with departmental advisory board(s), professional associations, and other external constituencies
• Cultivate employer relationships and facilitate placement of graduates
• Promote the development of competitive online programs

Required Qualifications.
• An earned doctorate in economics, finance, insurance, risk management or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• An established record of scholarly research, teaching, and service appropriate for appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to interact successfully with industry
• Demonstrated leadership and collegiality
• A demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusive excellence

Applications.
Applications should include the following information:
• Curriculum vita with contact information for at least three professional references
• Cover letter
• Statement of vision of leadership
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees achieved

The first date of consideration will be 10/14/2024 and will continue until the search is completed. See https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77072 for a full description of the position and to apply.