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Please pass this along...we are seeking applications for Chair/Professor of the Department of Management and Marketing at Western Illinois University.  Thank you!

http://www.wiu.edu/employment/faculty-admin.php?id=990

APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2012

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate from an AACSB accredited institution in management, marketing, supply chain management, human resource management or a closely related discipline; demonstrated record of distinguished teaching, research/scholarship, and service; experience in curriculum development, program expansion, student recruitment and retention, faculty recruitment and development, and fiscal management; excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills; effective written and oral communication skills; ability to work with multiple constituencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in academic administration; experience with AACSB accreditation; a record of involvement in professional societies and in community relations; experience with faculty evaulation; fund raising skills; and familiarity with a faculty collective bargaining agreement.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruiting, supervising, and evaluating faculty and support staff; long- and short-range planning; managing departmental budgets; supporting faculty development; supporting reaffirmation of AACSB accreditation; promoting excellence in teaching; establishing teaching schedules; preparing annual assessment reports; coordinating efforts to recruit and retain undergraduate and graduate students; maintaining strong alumni relations; promoting curriculum development; communicating clearly and openly with the department; representing the department to the College and University; communicating expectations of the University administration to the department faculty and staff; and performing other administrative duties.

RANK & SALARY: Professor with tenure. Competitive salary. Western Illinois University offers a very competitive benefits package including retirement, health, vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.

THE DEPARTMENT:The Management and Marketing Department is one of seven academic units in the College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois University (WIU). The Department offers an AACSB accredited bachelor of business degree with majors in Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management, and minors in Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, International Business, and Operations Management. The Department plays a major role in the delivery of the MBA. The Department offers programs at both the Macomb and the Quad Cities campuses. The Department has 33 full-time faculty members, including seven faculty members at the Quad Cities campus and three support staff members.

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review and one of 37 public universities recognized as top tier "Best Regional University" by U.S. News and World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves approximately 13,000 students in the heart of the Midwest through its traditional residential, four-year campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, Illinois.

Western's campuses are dedicated to providing quality, accessible and affordable education. The WIU-Macomb and Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The four core values at the heart of the University are academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility. WIU's Cost Guarantee program ensures that students pay a fixed rate for tuition, fees, plus room and board. WIU remains the only university in Illinois to guarantee the cost for tuition, fees and room and board over a four-year period at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

WIU is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 37 graduate degree programs. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, the University's 672 full-time faculty members teach 95 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to 10 pre-professional degree programs and 19 certificate programs.

Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 20 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region, with 12 major theatrical and dance productions and more than 12 studio shows presented annually in Western's three theatres. The Bureau of Cultural Affairs and the University Union Board present outstanding concerts, lectures, dramatic presentations, films, and dance attractions.

The University Libraries contain more than 1 million cataloged volumes, 20,000 current periodicals, and access to over 100 electronic databases of information. WIU's librarians answer approximately 10,000 research questions per year. The library system encompasses the main Malpass Library and four branch libraries. The Physical Sciences Library, the Music Library, the Curriculum Library, and the Quad Cities campus library are integral parts of the University's system that provides full service to students, faculty, and staff.

Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

APPLICATION: Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five professional references to: Management and Marketing Chair Search Committee, Dean's Office, College of Business and Technology, 101 Stipes Hall, Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455-1390.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.