Department Chair of Marketing and Management

Department Chair of Marketing and Management
Although this position is open until filled, priority review will be given to applicants submitting before March 1st, 2026.

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
Specific duties of the Chair include 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, and 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

Desired Start Date
07/01/2026

Location
Onsite

Background Check
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.

University of Central Arkansas – About the Institution
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.

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.

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