The University of Alabama

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The Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for the position of Department Head. The Department Head is responsible for providing the leadership needed to work with faculty to establish and accomplish the goals, objectives, and policies of the department. The Department Head will take the necessary actions to enhance instructional quality in the department, to facilitate the research mission of the department, and to coordinate the service functions of the department. The Department Head is responsible for managing the departmental faculty and staff, including annual evaluations, goals/activities planning, and counseling. The Department Head will be the principal faculty liaison with the administration of the College and University and with external constituencies to assist in obtaining and managing resources needed to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Department. The Department Head should have a commitment to high quality teaching, scholarship, and service.

Successful candidates must be a faculty member who has a research and teaching record consistent with a tenured, full professor in economics or finance at a major flagship university and who has a broad understanding of economics, finance, and legal studies education at the undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels. Candidates with previous administrative experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Appointment is effective August 16, 2017, though an earlier start date is possible.

Review of nominations/applications will begin immediately. All applicants will be required to submit a Curriculum Vitae/Resume, cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, and contact information for three references. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Applicants may apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2016.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.