Department Chair of Marketing and Management

Department Chair of Marketing and Management Please see Special Instructions for more details.

"Although this position is open until filled, priority review will be given to applicants submitting before November 1st, 2025."

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F0382025

Working Title

Working Title Department Chair of Marketing and Management

Department Org

Department Org 310000 - Dean-College of Business

Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well‑being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference.

Participation in university‑wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job‑specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary

The Department Chair of Marketing and Management has a 12‑month administrative appointment, including teaching and research responsibilities. Reporting to the Dean, department chairs are responsible for the implementation of university, college, and department policies and strategic plans.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching, scholarly research and academic engagement activities
• Executing college and university policies to accurately and expediently handle student concerns and grievances
• Driving innovation in curricula
• Assisting with accreditation reporting
• Promoting the Department’s programs
• Collaborating with enrollment and advising staff
• Managing departmental operations—including departmental budget, faculty workloads and evaluations, course scheduling, and travel and purchasing requests

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Earned a PhD or similar terminal (academic) doctoral degree from an accredited university in marketing, management, logistics, entrepreneurship, or a similar discipline that aligns with the department
• Minimum of six years of full‑time higher education experience
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the associate professor or professor level in the Department of Marketing and Management
• Understanding of the effective administration of a university department to include curricular evaluation and design, strategic planning, faculty development, budgeting, and accreditation

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team
• Ability to make sound judgments
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities
• Civility in all interactions
• Demonstrate effective follow‑up

Required Education and/or Experience

Earned a PhD or similar terminal (academic) doctoral degree from an accredited university in marketing, management, logistics, entrepreneurship, or a similar discipline that aligns with the department

Preferred Education and/or Experience

License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred)

University, Campus, and Community Description

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