Chair - School of Business

Meredith College is seeking a chair for the Business Department

Chairs at Meredith are faculty leaders responsible for overseeing academic quality, curriculum alignment, faculty performance, and operations. The Business Department offers a bachelor’s degree in business administration with concentrations in accounting, marketing, hospitality and tourism, and degrees in economics, and a minor in finance. The department also offers an MBA degree.

• Oversee curriculum development and revisions for the department
• Review and assess academic programs offered by the department
• Assess general education outcomes in core courses taught within the department
• Initiate new academic programs and projects when appropriate

• Manage course schedules that serve program and student needs
• Manage course registrations and instructor assignments
• Oversee the department's fiscal operations; develop and regularly monitor the department budget
• Review and revise department information published in the college catalog
• Manage the maintenance of departmental print and electronic records, including websites

• Recruit, appoint, and supervise faculty in conjunction with the provost
• Evaluate faculty and staff performance
• Support and oversee the overall development of the department faculty and staff
• Recruit, appoint, and supervise department staff and student assistants
• Review faculty and staff grievances within the department

• Recruit and retain students in the department's programs
• Coordinate student advising and reviews of degree progress
• Evaluate student transfer credit
• Review student academic appeals and grievances

• Teach at least two classes per semester
• Participate in research and scholarly activities in the discipline
• Participate and assist department faculty in college and community service activities as appropriate

• In-depth understanding of academic policies, curriculum development, and accreditation processes
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage budgets and personnel effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to support faculty research, student success initiatives, and community engagement
• Demonstrated competency in data-driven decision-making

• Provide academic leadership for all programs within the department
• Oversee budget development and resource allocation to support college and departmental goals and priorities
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff while promoting professional development
• Lead efforts to assess and enhance academic programs, including accreditation and program review
• Other related duties, as assigned

An earned doctorate or terminal degree in a business; preference given to specialty area in strategic management, marketing, or economics.