Department Head and Tenured Professor - Department of Managerial Studies

Department Head and Tenured Professor - Department of Managerial Studies

Hiring Department:
Managerial Studies

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

Posting Close Date:
March 10, 2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for this position is $240,000 - $275,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and rank.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

About the Department of Managerial Studies

The Department of Managerial Studies in the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Business Administration offers undergraduate degrees in Management, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship, delivers the College's integrated undergraduate capstone course, and contributes extensively to graduate education, including the MBA, online MBA, and the forthcoming online Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM).

The department is home to internationally recognized faculty whose research advances knowledge in organizational behavior, human resource management, leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic management, and related fields, with publications in leading academic journals. The department also supports a strong PhD program in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, preparing doctoral students for academic careers through rigorous research training and close faculty mentorship. The Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development (iLEAD) is led by faculty in the Department of Managerial Studies and advances leadership development, applied research, and external engagement.

Position Summary

The University of Illinois Chicago College of Business Administration invites applications for the position of Department Head and Tenured Professor in the Department of Managerial Studies. The Department Head serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the department and provides leadership in accordance with college and departmental bylaws and the University of Illinois Statutes.

The Department Head is responsible for setting and advancing a clear vision for the department's academic mission, promoting excellence in research, teaching, and service, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing academic environment. The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar and effective leader who can guide the department through its next phase of growth and impact. The position includes a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Professor.

Duties & Responsibilities

Academic and Strategic Leadership

* Provide strategic leadership for the department's undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, ensuring academic quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

* Advance the department's research mission by supporting faculty scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and external funding activities.

* Strengthen the department's role in online and professional graduate education.

Faculty Affairs

* Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and development.

* Oversee promotion, tenure, and annual review processes in accordance with university and college policies.

* Foster a collegial, inclusive, and supportive departmental culture.

Administrative and Operational Leadership

* Oversee the fiscal and academic administration of the department, working collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate program directors.

* Manage instructional planning, course scheduling, and resource allocation.

* Supervise and support departmental staff.

Teaching, Service, and Engagement

* Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas such as management, organizational behavior, human resource management, or strategic management.

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