[AISWorld] Supply chain & information systems department chair vacancy at Iowa State University

[George, Joey F [SCIS]]

Position Announcement

Department Chair of Supply Chain and Information Systems

College of Business

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa

The College of Business at Iowa State University invites applications for the position of Department Chair of Supply Chain and Information Systems at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure in either Information Systems or Supply Chain Management. The Department Chair reports directly to the Dean, and works with the Dean and Associate Deans in coordinating the overall administration of the department. The Chair regularly interacts with other department chairs, central administration, the Dean’s Office, directors, faculty members, students, and external constituents of the college and the university.

While providing leadership in multiple areas, the Department Chair also develops, administers, coordinates, and promotes the academic programs offered by the department. The Department Chair prepares course schedules by working with the Dean’s Office and faculty, and represents the department within the college, across the university, and to external constituencies. As outlined in the college’s strategic plan, the Department Chair supports teaching, research and service, and conducts faculty promotion, annual performances, pay evaluations, and tenure reviews.

The Department Chair is responsible for recruiting and retaining faculty members; assisting with career development; developing and coordinating external relationships with recruiters, alumni, and other groups; working closely with development staff on fund raising; and developing and communicating plans to advance the department’s goals. Lastly, the Department Chair oversees the departmental budget and expenditures to meet departmental goals as well as supervision of staff including coordinating outcomes assessments and preparing for accreditation reviews.

An earned doctorate degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related discipline from an accredited institution is required. Candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank of Associate or Full Professor with academic credentials and records appropriate for tenure in the Supply Chain and Information Systems Department. Experience in an administrative role within an academic unit of higher education institutions is preferred.

About the College of Business and Iowa State University

The College of Business (http://www.business.iastate.edu/) is an AACSB-accredited, doctoral-granting institution that ranks in the top 50 among undergraduate programs at public universities. The College has 85 tenure-track faculty and an enrollment of 4,082 students in six undergraduate majors (accounting, finance, management, marketing, management information systems, and supply chain management), graduate programs including Ph.D., MBA, MSIS, MFin, MAcc, and interdisciplinary programs.

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 34,000 students are enrolled, and served by over 6,100 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu<https://www.iastate.edu/>). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 35 miles north of Des Moines, and recently voted second best most livable small city in the nation (see www.amescvb.com<http://www.amescvb.com/>).

Iowa State University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please go to http://www.iastatejobs.com:80/postings/8433<http://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/8433> and click on “Apply to this job” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact information for three references

If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please email either of the search committee co-chairs: Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Research, Qing Hu, qinghu at iastate.edu<mailto:qinghu at iastate.edu>  or Marketing and Management Department Chair, Russ Laczniak, laczniak at iastate.edu<mailto:laczniak at iastate.edu>.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment at iastate.edu<mailto:employment at iastate.edu> or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Guaranteed consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2015, with applications being accepted until the position is filled. The expected starting date is July 1, 2015. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate to qualifications and experience.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.


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