Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Interim Department Head Finance, Economics and Risk Management

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department College of Business – Administration

HR Home Department 020312 FINANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? Yes

Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment 10/01/2024

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Department Head is responsible for administering an academic department within a college which may include and is not limited to, faculty recruitment and development, faculty evaluation, program development, program review, curriculum development, student advisement, departmental budgeting and budget control, class schedule planning, and general supervision of the teaching, research, and service and related scholarly activities of the department.

Description of Primary Duties

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees.

The Interim Department Head leads a team of faculty responsible for undergraduate programs in Economics, Finance, General Business and Risk Management, as well as five graduate certificates in Applied Economics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Fintech and Quantitative Enterprise Risk Management. Department Faculty also contribute to the College’s MBA , Executive MBA , MHA , Executive MHA and the General Business Program on the MSU China Campus. The Interim Department Head supervises the administrative functions of the Department, promotes a collegial environment, teaches courses, and conducts research to maintain personal faculty qualifications per AACSB guidelines. Developing and enhancing relationships with various external constituencies is required, as is cultivating employer relationships to facilitate placement of graduates.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of department head are prescribed by the College Dean in concert with guidance from the Provost. These include: possession of a terminal degree; at least three years of successful teaching, research and service experience; evidence of leadership experience; and a demonstrated commitment to Missouri State University’s inclusive excellence principles.

Additional Qualifications

An earned doctorate in economics, finance, insurance, or risk management from an AACSB -accredited institution. Applicants with an earned doctorate in a related field may be considered. An established record of scholarly research, teaching, and service appropriate for a tenured Associate or Full Professor. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to interact successfully with industry. Demonstrated leadership and collegiality.

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21254.htm

Open Date 08/27/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees.

The first date of consideration is September 17, 2024.

Include a minimum of three professional references with your application materials.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20240069FTF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/76881

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Vision of Leadership

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)

Unofficial Transcripts – 1

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