Department Chair (Professor/Associate Professor)

Posting Information Posting Number FAE1817 Advertised Title Department Chair (Professor / Associate Professor) Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 002625 Category Full-Time Faculty Department Management Information Systems Position Summary The Department of Management Information Systems in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Department Chair, effective Fall 2025.

The Department offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in information systems. The Chair provides academic and administrative leadership for all operations of the Department, including maintaining a conducive research and teaching environment.

The Chair also serves on the College’s executive committee and will support college leadership in developing and supporting college initiatives.

• Duties and responsibilities include the administration of the department; stewardship of department resources; leading the department in developing curriculum;
• promoting programs; course scheduling; faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation; staff supervision; student recruitment;

budgeting and planning; outreach and fundraising; and development of external relationships.

Priority will be given to application received on or before September 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Srikar Velichety, Preferred Qualifications · Distinguished, nationally recognized academic career and record of professional accomplishment· Record of strong scholarship, publication, and potential to publish in leading peer-reviewed journals· Managerial / supervisory experience, and a commitment to mentoring faculty, instructors, and staff· Demonstrated knowledge of higher education issues at the national and global level· Demonstrated experience of successful development of innovation in programs and outreach initiatives· Ability to work with a diverse department faculty to advance academic programs· Ability to perform outreach and fund-raising activities in the corporate community The College The Fogelman College of Business & Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast.

Globalization is a strategic emphasis of the College. Degree programs offered include the BBA, MA (Economics), MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and AACSB International.

The College currently serves approximately 3,500 students, with over 2,350 undergraduates, 1,100 master’s students and 60 doctoral students.

The highly qualified faculty is recognized for scholarship and publications in leading academic and professional journals. The University

The University of Memphis is emerging as one of America’s great metropolitan research universities. Founded in 1912, the University is a state, tax-assisted institution with an enrollment of more than 21,000 students.

The University is one of two comprehensive doctoral-granting public institutions in Tennessee, offering a broad array of degree programs at all levels.

The University has 24 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence.

The modern and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in an attractive residential area of east Memphis. For additional information about the University, visit the Web site at : .

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position.

Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Minimum Position Qualifications Required Qualifications Applicants should have earned a AACSB-accredited institution or foreign equivalent.

Preference will be given to candidates with academic credentials that qualify the candidate for the rank of full professor;

however, candidates with qualifications that qualify for advanced associate will be considered. Special Conditions Posting Date 07 / 17 / 2024 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time : Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants Application Instructions All application materials must be submitted to the UofM’s employment system at (Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, References List, Unofficial Transcript, Research Sample) included in the job posting, please also submit a research statement, a teaching philosophy statement, and teaching evaluations (if available).

Priority will be given to application received on or before September 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Srikar Velichety, Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)