Department Chair; College of Business – Department of Marketing
Job Summary
Illinois State University invites applications for the position of Chairperson of the Department of Marketing. The Chairperson is the spokesperson for a dynamic and diverse faculty, works with an advisory board of business professionals, recruits students and faculty, supports departmental teaching, research, and service activities, and manages resources, including friend- and fund-raising.
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The Department of Marketing is one of four departments in the College of Business at Illinois State University and offers nationally recognized educational programs in Marketing.
The department offers a B.S. in Marketing (with sequences in Advanced Marketing Analytics, Integrated Marketing Communication, and Professional Sales) and an M.
S. in Marketing Analytics. The department also offers a B.S. and M.S. in Business Education. The department enrolls approximately 900 undergraduate and graduate students (fall 2023).
The Chairperson supports a culture that values shared governance, inclusion, and a balance between effective instruction and scholarly research.
The Department of Marketing currently includes 30 tenured / tenure-track faculty, instructional assistant professors, and staff.
The department enjoys strong relationships with local Fortune 100 firms, among others.
Required Qualifications
- An earned doctorate in Marketing (or equivalent)
- Academic achievements in scholarship and teaching that merit appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
- An established record of successful teaching, significant intellectual contributions, and university service
- Must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Earned doctorate from an AACSB accredited university
- Familiarity with business AACSB accreditation standards and processes
- Prior administrative experience
Special Instructions for Applicants
For full consideration, applications should be received by September 9, 2024.
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