The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for the position of Department Head for the newly formed Department of Finance and Economics in the College of Business. The Department Head will oversee the academic leadership of the Department, help integrate the two previously separate departments, collaborate with other programs in the College and University, and maintain and enhance the connection between the Department and the business community. The Department Head will also be responsible for establishing the vision and direction for the finance and economics programs. The Department Head will serve on the College’s Executive Committee and will report directly to the Dean of the College of Business.

Requirements for the position include the following:
• a PhD or DBA in finance, economics, or closely related field from an accredited university;
• previous experience as a department head or related experience;
• a record of accomplishments consistent with appointment as a tenured Full Professor;
• strong written and oral communication skills;
• a demonstrated ability to work effectively with external constituencies.

The College of Business and the Accounting program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are AACSB accredited. The Department of Finance and Economics has approximately 250 undergraduate finance majors and approximately 80 undergraduate economics majors. The Department also offers finance and economics classes in the MBA program as well as a growing online professional MBA program.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, vitae, and names and contact information of three references to the following: facultyvitae27@utc.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is January 1, 2017 or July 1, 2017. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Michael Jones, Chair of the Search Committee, at Michael-Jones@utc.edu or (423) 425-1723.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.