Department Chairperson, School of Business

This position provides academic leadership to the Business Department and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus administrative team. Facilitates learning, quality teaching, scholarships and services. 

•Supervises the development and/or revision of curricula, and implements instructional programs

•Develops course schedules and faculty assignments

•Teaches at least one (1) course within the discipline per academic year

•Prepares and maintains departmental budgets

•Manages labs, equipment, and other departmental resources

•Ensures the effective implementation of the faculty advancement processes

•Provides program information and assures the availability of advisement services for students

•Participates in the development and implementation of College policies, procedures and guidelines

•Provides training opportunities for employees

•Maintains SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) accreditation compliance

•Masters degree in a Business discipline and five (5) years of related experience in higher education and/or teaching

•Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

•Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of instructional systems development, training methods, techniques, and formats

•Knowledge of the requirements of accreditation agencies

•Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)

•Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

•Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format

•Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

•Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors