Department Chair and Professor of Economics, Florida Atlantic University, College of Business, Boca Raton, FL

General responsibilities include departmental organization, administration and representation; AACSB and SACS accreditation maintenance; continuous department development and curriculum development and assessment; academic, administrative and financial planning; and effectiveness of the department curriculum, faculty, and staff.

The Department Chair works closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans faculty and staff in the general operations, research, and strategic planning of the Department of Economics. As full time university faculty, the chair will also be involved in teaching, faculty development, research and scholarly activities, and service to the university and community.

Department Chairs are appointed by the Dean, in consultation with the faculty and with the concurrence of the Provost. The appointment is not for a fixed term and the Chair will be evaluated by the Dean in consultation with the department faculty.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $190,000. This is a twelve month tenure track administrative appointment that will accrue and use annual and sick leave according to existing university policies. As a twelve month administrative position, it is expected that Chairs be accessible in their office during normal university hours to serve faculty and students.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is a scholar of recognized stature with a PhD in Economics or a PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics from a University with an AACSB-accredited business school and a record of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service commensurate with appointment at the full professor rank.

The appointee is expected to have a strong record of publications in prominent, peer reviewed journals in addition to a record of notable interaction with business and/or policy officials outside of academia. Experience with the AACSB and SACS accreditation processes preferred. Evidence of excellence in leadership, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to manage a department office and its operations is required.

To apply visit https://jobs.fau.edu (Position 970697). Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771. Review of applications will begin June 2, 2014. Posting is open until filled and may close without prior notice.