Job Detail

Duties: The Chair will report directly to the Dean and be responsible for managing the department including faculty recruiting, course scheduling, and merit review processes; evaluating, revising and initiating academic programs; and advising and working closely with the dean to help manage the college.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in a business discipline from an AACSB-accredited or similar foreign university. In addition, the successful candidate will have academic credentials necessary to obtain indefinite tenure and the rank of Professor at the time of appointment. This person will have a high energy level and is expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to lead and manage faculty; a commitment to collegiality and the ability to interact effectively with senior business executives. The candidate should be familiar with appropriate personnel and budgetary management processes including setting objectives, developing measures, and monitoring implementation efforts. Prior management experience, preferably in academia, is desirable.

Comments: To learn more about the College of Business Administration, please consult the following web site: www.uakron.edu/cba.

Resume Requirements: Submit a curriculum vitae, names of three references and cover letter to Dr. Raj Aggarwal, Dean, C/O Mrs. Danica Houle, The University of Akron, College of Business Administration, Akron, OH 44325-4805. Electronic submission preferred at: dhoule@uakron.edu.