The Department of Finance, Economics and Risk Management (FERM) in the College of Business (COB) at Missouri State University (MSU) invites applications for an innovative, collaborative, visionary leader for the position of Department Head and Associate/Full Professor. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2025, but a January 1, 2025 start date may be considered. The FERM Department has 22 full-time faculty and over 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. The highly qualified and collegial faculty have forged strong relationships with industry as demonstrated by two highly engaged advisory boards and 36+ firms recruiting FERM-related majors at recent COB Business Career Fairs.
The FERM Department houses undergraduate programs in Economics (BS and BA degrees), Finance (options in: 1) Corporate and Investments, 2) Financial Planning, and 3) Fintech), General Business, and Risk Management and Insurance (options in: 1) Enterprise Risk Management and 2) Insurance), as well as five graduate certificates in Applied Economics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Fintech and Quantitative Enterprise Risk Management. The Department Head will work with economics, finance, law, and risk management and insurance faculty on the strategic future of the department. Department Faculty also contribute to the College’s MBA, Executive MBA, MHA, Executive MHA programs and the General Business Program on the MSU China Campus.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Department Head’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Recruit, develop, and evaluate faculty
- Develop, review, and update academic programs and curriculum
- Coordinate with the Business Advisement Center and COB Graduate Programs Office to facilitate recruitment and advisement of students
- Counsel students regarding careers and academic programs
- Develop and manage the departmental budget
- Create the class schedule for each semester
- Teach courses and conduct research to maintain personal faculty qualification per AACSB guidelines
- Supervise the administrative functions of the department
- Promote a collegial environment
- Oversee the teaching, research, service, and related scholarly activities of the department
- Develop and enhance relationships with departmental advisory board(s), professional associations, and other external constituencies
- Cultivate employer relationships and facilitate placement of graduates
- Promote the development of competitive online programs
Required Qualifications
- An earned doctorate in economics, finance, insurance, risk management or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution.
- An established record of scholarly research, teaching, and service appropriate for appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to interact successfully with industry
- Demonstrated leadership and collegiality
- A demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusive excellence
About the College of Business: The College of Business at Missouri State University is housed in Glass Hall. A $35M renovation project and a 37,000 square foot addition were completed in 2018. The College has more than 4,700 students, positioning it among the largest Colleges of Business in the Midwest. The College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB including supplemental accreditation in accounting. In addition to the Department of Finance, Economics and Risk Management, the college is comprised of the School of Accountancy, and Departments of Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Management, and Marketing in the business unit, as well as the School of Construction, Design and Project Management which holds three separate accreditations - ABET, ACCE, and GAC PMI. The College offers BS, BA, MAcc, MBA, and MHA degrees as well as MS degrees in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Project Management.
About Missouri State University: Missouri State University (MSU) is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs. Located in Springfield, Missouri, MSU enrolls just over 24,000 students in the arts, business, engineering, healthcare, humanities, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences. Our purpose is to develop fully educated persons with a focus on ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. For more information about MSU, visit www.missouristate.edu.
Living in Springfield, Missouri: Springfield is a thriving community with a metro population of over 450,000. It is a growing business center and a city known for college life – but it is so much more than a college town. It is an optimistic, developing city with a diversified economy, located in an area known for outstanding recreational opportunities. https://www.liveinspringfieldmo.com/
Applications
Applications should include the following information:
- Curriculum vita with contact information for at least three professional references
- Cover letter
- Statement of vision of leadership
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees achieved
The first date of consideration will be 10/14/2024 and will continue until the search is completed. See https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77072 for a full description of the position and to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution
Please direct questions about the position to the search committee chair: Dr. Xiang Guo, XiangGuo@MissouriState.edu (417) 836-4131.
