Department Head - Management and Entrepreneurship
The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is seeking a highly experienced and well-qualified individual to head the Management and Entrepreneurship (M&E) Department. The department head leads the twelve full-time faculty and 8 part-time adjuncts in the M&E Department and teaches in graduate and undergraduate programs in the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (BSB). The successful candidate will have highly rated teaching experience in both traditional and online formats and an active research record publishing in highly respected and recognized academic journals. The M&E Department’s Management major and Entrepreneurship minor were launched in 2020 and have continued to experience rapidly growing demand, as has the well-established online MBA program. Departmental course offerings cover the fields of General Management, Organization Behavior, Human Resources Management/Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Business Law, Business Ethics, Management Information Systems, and Strategy. The Citadel’s commitment to developing principled leaders is emphasized throughout the curriculum.
The Citadel is ranked the #1 Public College in the South, offering up to a master’s degree, for twelve consecutive years, and one of the Ten Most Innovative Schools in the South by U.S. News and World Report. We have innovative academic programs and a new business building, Bastin Hall, which opened in Spring 2021. The faculty are members of an established, collegial team dedicated to producing principled leaders in all walks of life. The Citadel is AACSB-accredited and offers a traditional residential undergraduate program to South Carolina Corps of Cadets members in a military college setting. (Cadets and faculty wear uniforms and share aspects of the military training experience.) In addition, The Citadel offers two non-residential programs for other students: an online undergraduate degree completion program and an online MBA program.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have an earned doctorate from an AACSB-accredited or equivalent university with the educational preparation to teach courses in the M&E Department’s various disciplines. The candidate will have experience in using online teaching technologies. All candidates must document and demonstrate highly effective past teaching experience, ongoing research initiatives, and significant appropriate service activities for academic, community, and professional institutions. Candidates should have a record of achievement (publications, teaching, and service) to warrant an appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor at The Citadel. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Department Head appointments are for a 5-year term (renewable) consisting of 9 months, and additionally one of the 2 summer sessions (7-weeks).
The successful candidate will have administrative experience demonstrating an ability to coordinate with other departments in the BSB, participate in and lead BSB committees and college level committees, and make collaborative decisions. Candidates will have student advising and degree program management experience and demonstrate an ability to clearly communicate evolving program requirements and work with the college Registrar to help students make progress toward graduation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates should have administrative experience in academic and program management that includes faculty management, course scheduling, effectively advocating for the interests of their program, and defining department direction informed by the needs of employers and supported by community engagement/impact programming. Online teaching experience is highly desired.
Preference will be given to candidates who have taught in several of the following areas: Management, Organization Behavior, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Leadership, Business Law, Business Ethics, Management Information Systems, and Small Business. In addition, consulting experience and strong business contacts are preferred.
Additional Comments: The Citadel
The initial screening of applicants will begin on September 30th, 2024, and continue until November 1 or when the position is filled. (Search chair: William H. Money: wmoney@Citadel.edu ) The successful candidate is expected to begin at The Citadel in August of 2025. The successful candidate may be able to live in campus housing if desired.
The Citadel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals based on age, color, race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, or veteran's status in its employment practices.
The Citadel has a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment. We encourage applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Interested applicants shall utilize the official online application website and upload supporting documents to include:
- Letter of interest addressing the qualifications listed above.
- A curriculum vita.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Contact information for at least three professional references.
To learn more about The Citadel, located in historic Charleston, SC, and the Baker School of Business visit our website at http://www.citadel.edu/root/csb.
About The Citadel
The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and a heritage of excellence in education, emphasizing leadership development. It has been ranked for eleven consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report as the #1 Public College in the South offering up to a master’s degree. It is also named as one of the Ten Most Innovative Schools in the South.
The Citadel provides a unique, residential undergraduate experience in a military-college setting. There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. From the Corps of Cadets, one out of three graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors and 57 Minors. The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students, including MBA students, attend programs in the nonresidential Citadel Graduate College.
With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River near downtown Charleston, you will be close to great restaurants and shopping.
Benefits of Working at The Citadel
- Extensive Health Plans
- Tuition Exchange Program
- State Retirement Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Swain Family Boat Center
- Isle of Palms Beach Club
- Community Service Opportunities
- Read more about our benefits, on our HR website
