Chair Business Department

LIM College – The Business of Fashion & Lifestyle is currently seeking candidates for the position of Chair of the Business Department
.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000/Annually

• Articulate and execute a vision for the Business Core and Fashion Management & Leadership degree
• Provide leadership to, and oversight of, the full and part‑time faculty, departmental staff, and student workers
• Provide direction and guidance in the development of curriculum based on identified employer needs; establish and maintain high standards for rigor in classroom and out‑of‑class activities
• Recruit, hire, and retain an outstanding faculty of practitioner‑teachers
• Evaluate faculty using established tools and protocols; coach/mentor those in need of support or development
• Plan for and carry out the professional development of the faculty in partnership with the Office of Learning Innovation
• Serve as an active member of the Faculty Council, the Academic Affairs Council, and the Provost Council
• Oversee the assessment of core curriculum relative to student achievement of program learning outcomes and other key metrics
• Collaborate with fellow department chairs and deans in the development of academic policies and procedures
• Teach at least one course per semester during the regular academic year
• Actively seek out and promote opportunities for student‑faculty collaborations, industry partnerships, student competitions, and similar activities
• Prepare departmental reports or updates as requested
• Maintain a commitment to, and an environment in support of, academic freedom, professionalism, fairness
• Advocate for the students’ best academic and professional interests, including lending expertise in business professionalism

• Accomplishment of stated yearly goals
• Documents and reports delivered on time, accurately produced and up‑to‑date, and files well‑maintained
• Good communication and coordination with all department heads; a professional image projected and maintained
• Implementation of best practices where appropriate

Education:

• Must hold an MBA degree

Required Knowledge:

• Experience or familiarity with ACBSP accreditation criteria and process strongly preferred
• Proficiency with core business technology, including AI applications highly desirable
• Mastery and innovative use of the latest retail technologies
• Familiarity with the Canvas (or similar) learning management system strongly desired

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience at the management level in a corporate setting
• Five to seven years of teaching experience at the college level in a discipline relevant to the business core
• Experience as a department chair, program director, or similar position within higher education highly desirable
• Experience with project management, client services, human resources, entrepreneurship highly desirable

Skills / Abilities:

• Deep and abiding commitment to students and their academic and professional success

• College Closed for Summer Fridays
• Tuition Remission or Tuition Exchange
• 6 Weeks of Paid Holidays
• Birthday Day to Celebrate your Birthday
• 2-4 weeks of vacation based on longevity; 7 sick days annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance, 401(k) etc.