The Department of Management, Marketing and Logistics (MM&L) in the College of Business Administration invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair at either the associate or full professor rank.

Georgia Southern University, an institution of the University System of Georgia, and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. Georgia Southern. A residential university serving 16,841 students in fall 2007, Georgia Southern's hallmark is a

superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic distinction, excellent teaching, and student

success. Founded in 1906, the University offers 118 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and

doctoral levels through eight colleges. The 675-acre campus is located in Statesboro, a Main Street community of

approximately 30,000 residents, 50 miles northwest of historic Savannah, and 200 miles southeast of

Atlanta.

The Department of MM&L consists of 29 faculty and 2 staff members. The department offers majors in management, marketing, and logistics. Faculty members are very active in the profession and conduct pure, applied, and pedagogical research. Faculty also engage in service activities throughout the region.

Position Description. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Business Administration, the Chair will serve on the Administrative Group, be responsible for departmental administration, and focus heavily on visibility efforts with the business community. The position is a 12-month appointment with a salary that is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an AACSB, or EQUIS, accredited institution in management, marketing, logistics, or supply chain;
• Academically Qualified under AACSB guidelines;
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of professor* or associate professor**;
• Collaborative leadership style with an appreciation for the principles of shared governance;
• Evidence of successful interaction with the business community;
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

*For appointment at the professor rank, a minimum of 8 years college/university teaching experience is required (at least 5 of which are at the associate professor level) along with a strong record of research and service with substantial publications and presentations in professional venues.

**For appointment at the associate professor rank, a minimum of 4 years college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor rank required plus a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of successful academic administrative ability and effectiveness;
• Experience in the development and management of graduate programs;
• Experience with online delivery of academic courses and programs;
• Evidence of successful fundraising and/or grant writing experience.

Screening of applications begins November 10, 2008, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is July 1, 2009. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least five professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Applications and nominations will be accepted only as an email attachment in either Word or PDF format. Send to:

                Dr. William H. Wells, Search Chair, Search #56623

                                                Department of Finance and Quantitative Analysis

                                                Georgia Southern University

                                                Electronic mail: wwells@georgiasouthern.edu

                Telephone: 912-478-5161

More information about the institution is available at http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/coba/facultypositions.htm. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond; and individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Finalists are required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

To apply: Please send application materials as an email attachment in either PDF or Word format.

Georgia Southern University is the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. Georgia Southern University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Doctoral/Research institution. A residential university serving over 16,000 students in Fall 2006, Georgia Southern’s hallmark is a superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic distinction, excellent teaching, and student success. Founded in 1906, the University offers 123 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The 675-acre campus is located in Statesboro, a community of approximately 30,000 residents, 50 miles northwest of historic Savannah, and 200 miles southeast of Atlanta.