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Department Chair of Marketing and Management

University of California, Conway, Arkansas, us, 72035

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Department Chair of Marketing and Management Please see Special Instructions for more details. "Although this position is open until filled, priority review will be given to applicants submitting before November 1st, 2025."

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F0382025

Working Title

Working Title Department Chair of Marketing and Management

Department Org

Department Org 310000 - Dean-College of Business

Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well‑being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university‑wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job‑specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary

The Department Chair of Marketing and Management has a 12‑month administrative appointment, including teaching and research responsibilities. Reporting to the Dean, department chairs are responsible for the implementation of university, college, and department policies and strategic plans.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching, scholarly research and academic engagement activities

Executing college and university policies to accurately and expediently handle student concerns and grievances

Driving innovation in curricula

Assisting with accreditation reporting

Promoting the Department’s programs

Collaborating with enrollment and advising staff

Managing departmental operations—including departmental budget, faculty workloads and evaluations, course scheduling, and travel and purchasing requests

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Earned a PhD or similar terminal (academic) doctoral degree from an accredited university in marketing, management, logistics, entrepreneurship, or a similar discipline that aligns with the department

Minimum of six years of full‑time higher education experience

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the associate professor or professor level in the Department of Marketing and Management

Understanding of the effective administration of a university department to include curricular evaluation and design, strategic planning, faculty development, budgeting, and accreditation

Skills Considered Essential for Success

Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education

Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures

Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment

Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team

Ability to make sound judgments

Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities

Civility in all interactions

Demonstrate effective follow‑up

Required Education and/or Experience

Earned a PhD or similar terminal (academic) doctoral degree from an accredited university in marketing, management, logistics, entrepreneurship, or a similar discipline that aligns with the department

Preferred Education and/or Experience

License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred)

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full‑time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Desired start date 07/01/2026

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

This position may be subject to a pre‑employment criminal, sex‑offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date

Open Date 08/29/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

“Although this position is open until filled, priority review will be given to applicants submitting before November 1st, 2025.”

Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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